William Lindsay Windus

1822 - 1907

Essentials

  • Lifespan: 85 years
  • Art period: 19th Century
  • Typical colors: earthy
  • Top 3 works:
    • The Second Duchess
    • Study of a Dead Child, the Artist’s Son
    • Too Late
  • Museums on this site:
    • Tate Britain
    • Walker Art Gallery
  • Color intensity: monochromatic
  • Nationality: United Kingdom

Quiz

There is only one correct answer for each question.

Question 1:
In which city was William Lindsay Windus born?
Question 2:
Which artist's work inspired Windus to convert to the Pre-Raphaelite style in 1850?
Question 3:
What was the name of the painting that caught the attention of John Ruskin and Dante Gabriel Rossetti at the Royal Academy in 1856?
Question 4:
Who was Windus's initial art teacher?
Question 5:
Which institution's council did Windus serve as a member of?

Questions & Answers

Which artist's work inspired Windus to convert to the Pre-Raphaelite style in 1850?

John Everett Millais

What is the color intensity of William Lindsay Windus's work?

monochromatic

What are the 3 top-ranked paintings by William Lindsay Windus on ArtsDot.com?

The Second Duchess, Study of a Dead Child, the Artist’s Son, Too Late

Is William Lindsay Windus's work still under copyright?

No, works by this artist are in the public domain.

When did William Lindsay Windus die?

1907

What is the top-ranked painting by William Lindsay Windus on ArtsDot.com?

The Second Duchess

When and where was William Lindsay Windus born?

1822, Liverpool, United Kingdom

What color palette characterizes William Lindsay Windus's work?

earthy

How long did William Lindsay Windus live?

85 years (1822–1907)

Who was Windus's initial art teacher?

William Daniels