The Life and Legacy of John Evan Hodgson RA In the vibrant tapestry of the Victorian era, few artists captured the dual essence of domestic intimacy and grand historical drama as effectively as John Evan Hodgson. Born in London in 1831, Hodgson’s early life was marked by a cosmopolitan breadth that would later inform his artistic vision. As the son of a prominent Russia merchant from Newcastle upon Tyne, his childhood was split between the bustling streets of London and the imperial grandeur of St. Petersburg. This unique upbringing, steeped in the cultural richness of both England and Russi…