Pre-raphaelite, one artist at a time

Famous Pre-raphaelite Pictori: 36 Original Voices

Dante Rossetti (1828–1882) is the most famous Pre-raphaelite pictor, whose singular vision gave us The Girlhood of Mary Virgin și Venus Verticordia. Next stand John William Waterhouse, John Everett Millais, Edward Burne-Jones și William Holman Hunt. These 36 pictori, from William Fox (born 1812) to Stanley Spencer (born 1891), came from 6 countries.

Our selection. Artists whose works our catalogue attaches to Pre-raphaelite, in the order of our fame ranking. Artists born after 1955 with no Wikidata identifier stay out until verified. The Wikipedia figure counts our 32 languages with an article on the artist.

  1. The Girlhood of Mary Virgin de Dante Rossetti1Dante Rossetti
  2. The Lady of Shalott de John William Waterhouse2John William Waterhouse
  3. Ophelia (Cropped) de John Everett Millais3John Everett Millais

In brief

Pre-raphaelite in brief

  • 36Artiști
  • 1812–1891Anii de naștere
  • 6Țări de origine
  • 4Femei
  • 4.024Lucrări din catalogul nostru
Orașele cu cele mai multe nașteri
Londra (10), Paris (2), London (2), Roma (1)

One artist at a time

36 Pre-raphaelite Pictori and their signature works

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Dante Rossetti

Englez Born in Londra Fraternitatea Pre-Rafaelită, Simbolism Wikipedia in 31/32 languages

Dante Rossetti

Tatăl său, Gabriele Pasquale Giuseppe Rossetti, a fost un savant italian și refugiat politic care și-a dedicat întreaga viață studiului opera lui Dante Alighieri. Crescând într-un cămin plin de intelectuali, el a fost format alături de frații săi: Maria Francesca, William Michael și Christina Georgina Rossetti.

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John William Waterhouse

Britanic (Englez) Born in Roma Pre-rafaelit, Romantism, Simbolism Wikipedia in 29/32 languages

John William Waterhouse

Abordarea sa era definită de o tehnică meticuloasă, bazată pe o înțelegere profundă a simbolismului pentru a transmite semnificații subtile. Adesea, artistul plasa personaje feminine puternice și senzuale în decoruri onirice, creând o atmosferă care părea simultan introspectivă și distantă.

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John Everett Millais

Britanic Born in Southampton Pre-Raphaelit Wikipedia in 28/32 languages

John Everett Millais

Viața personală a artistului a suferit o transformare profundă în mijlocul anilor 1850, împletindu-se cu lumina mutante a pânzelor sale. În urma anulării căsătoriei cu un critic prominent, Effie Chalmers a intrat în viața sa, iar cei doi s-au căsătorit în 1855.

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Edward Burne-Jones

Britanic Born in Birmingham ['Frăfrăția Pre-Rafaelită', 'Esteticism', 'Simbolism', 'Arts and Crafts'] Wikipedia in 27/32 languages

Edward Burne-Jones

Calea sa artistică l-a condus spre un ucenicie sub îndrumarea lui Dante Gabriel Rossetti, un pas decisiv care l-a ancorat în cadrul Fraterniei Pre-rafaeliți. Primele sale lucrări purtau adesea amprenta influenței lui Rossetti, în special prin modul în care gestiona umbrele și prin prezența densă, plină de suflet, a figurilor sale.

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William Holman Hunt

Britanic Born in Londra Pre-Rafaelitism Wikipedia in 28/32 languages

William Holman Hunt

William Holman Hunt, born in Cheapside, London on April 2, 1827, wasn’t merely a painter; he was a profound seeker—a philosopher and spiritual explorer who translated his deepest convictions into the vibrant language of canvas. Perhaps Hunt's most enduring legacy rests upon The Light of the World (1852-1853), an iconic painting that captured the imagination of Victorian England and beyond.

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Ford Madox Brown

Britanic Born in Calais Pre-Raphaelite Wikipedia in 22/32 languages

Ford Madox Brown

Deși nu a fost niciodată membru oficial al Frăției Pre-Rafaelite, Ford Madox Brown a exercitat o influență semnificativă asupra dezvoltării acesteia și a împărtășit multe dintre principiile sale fundamentale. Work, început în 1852 și finalizat cu răbdare pe parcursul a treisprezece ani, rămâne poate cea mai ambițioasă și emblematică realizare a sa.

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John Maler Collier

Born in Londra Wikipedia in 20/32 languages

John Maler Collier

Născut în Londra în 1850, dintr-o familie distinsă – tatăl său fiind Attorney General și ulterior Lord Monkswell – Collier a beneficiat de o educație privilegiată, care i-a deschis uși către cercurile aristocratice și intelectuale ale vremii. Eton College a fost primul pas pe drumul său academic, urmat de studii intense la Academia din München și sub îndrumarea lui Jean-Paul Laurens în Paris.

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Edmund Blair Leighton

Britanic Born in Londra Pre-Raphaelite Wikipedia in 22/32 languages

Edmund Blair Leighton

Edmund Blair Leighton, născut în Londra pe 21 septembrie 1852, a fost un maestru al poveștilor spuse prin pensulă, un artist care a suflat viață viziunilor romantizate ale Angliei din era medievală și a epocii Regencji. Fiul pictorului Charles Blair Leighton și al Carolinei Boosey, Edmund a cunoscut dificultăți timpurii odată cu moartea prematură a tatălui său în 1855, lăsând-o pe mama sa să își crească singură familia.

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Evelyn De Morgan

Britanică Born in Londra Pre-rafaelit și Simbolist Wikipedia in 23/32 languages

Evelyn De Morgan

Evelyn De Morgan, născută Evelyn Pickering în 1855, reprezintă o mărturie remarcabilă a perseveranței artistice și o voce singulară în cadrul mișcării britanice Prerafaelite. În ciuda constrângerilor sociale tipice femeilor artiste de epoca victoriană — precum accesul limitat la instruirea formală și recunoașterea profesională — Evelyn De Morgan și-a construit o carieră extraordinară, dedicată explorării temelor feminității, spiritualității, mitologiei și pacifismului prin picturile sale evocatoare.

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Sir Edward John Poynter

Born in Paris Wikipedia in 16/32 languages

Sir Edward John Poynter

Influența lui Leighton este vizibilă în atenția meticuloasă a lui Poynْter pentru detalii și în sensibilitatea sa estetică rafinată. De asemenea, a fost influențat de descoperirile arheologice și de fascinația tot crescută a epocii victoriene pentru culturile antice, în special pe cele ale Egiptului și ale Orientului Apropiat.

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Arthur Hughes

Britanic Born in Londra Pre-rafaelit Wikipedia in 17/32 languages

Arthur Hughes

Arthur Hughes, pictor și ilustrator britanic strâns legat de Frăția Prerafaeliților, s-a născut în Londra pe 27 ianuarie 1832. Încă din anul 1846, drumul său artistic a început la școala de arte de la Somerset House, sub îndrumarea primului său maestru, Alfred Stevens.

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Frank Bernard Dicksee

Britanic Born in Londra Pictură victoriană; influențe pre-rafaelite Wikipedia in 15/32 languages

Frank Bernard Dicksee

Astăzi, moștenirea lui Sir Frank Dicksee continuă să inspire admirație atât printre colecționari, cât și printre istorici. Picturile sale, găsite acum în instituții prestigioase precum Bristol Museum and Art Gallery și Haslemere Educational Museum, servesc ca monumente durabile ale unei epoci dispărute de măiestrie.

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Sir Joseph Noel Paton

Scottish Born in Dunfermline Pre-Raphaelite influențe Wikipedia in 14/32 languages

Sir Joseph Noel Paton

Initially involved in his family's business, directing design at a muslin factory, he soon recognized a different calling, a yearning to translate the world of imagination into tangible form. This passion for mythic narratives found its expression in his early works, such as “The Quarrel of Oberon and Titania” (1847), a vibrant depiction of Shakespeare's mischievous fairies that immediately established his reputation for capturing fantastical scenes with remarkable realism and psychological depth.

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John Edward Brett

British Pre-Raphaelite art

John Edward Brett

John Edward Brett (1830-1902) stands as a pivotal figure in British Pre-Raphaelite art, distinguished by his unwavering dedication to meticulous observation and artistic representation of the natural world. The Cornish Influence: Brett’s artistic breakthrough occurred during his expeditions to Cornwall, where he embarked on extensive geological surveys alongside fellow Pre-Raphaelites. John Edward Brett’s contribution to British art extends far beyond his individual paintings.

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Sophie Gengembre Anderson

Franțuzoaică-Anglică Born in Paris Pictură victoriană Wikipedia in 17/32 languages

Sophie Gengembre Anderson

Viziunea lor artistică comună i-a propulsat în lumea artistică înfloritoare a orașului Cincinnati, unde au cultivat conexiuni cu figuri proeminente, precum Louis Prang & Company. Uniunea lui Sophie cu Walter Anderson a marcat începutul unei colaborări artistice fructuoase, caracterizată prin respect reciproc și o devotare neclintită față de meseria lor.

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William Fox

Scoțian Born in South Shields Pre-rafaelit Wikipedia in 12/32 languages

William Fox

William Bell Scott, născut în Edinburgh în 1811, a fost o figură profund integrată în curentul artistic al Marii Britanii din secolul al XIX-lea. Un moment crucial în cariera lui Scott a sosit în anul 1843, odată cu numirea sa ca director al Școlii de Artă Guvernamentală din Newcastle upon Tyne.

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Anthony Frederick Augustus Sandys

Británico Born in Norwich Escuela de Norwich Pre-Rafaelita Wikipedia in 12/32 languages

Anthony Frederick Augustus Sandys

Tatăl său, Anthony Sands, i-a insuflat încă de la o vârstă fragedă o apreciere profundă pentru desen și pictură, punând bazele unei cariere care avea să înflorească în universul vibrant al artei victoriene. Recunoașterea timpurie a venit rapid; medaliile acordate de Royal Society of Arts atât în 184রদ্বând, cât și în 1847, semnalau un viitor promițător pentru acest talent emergent.

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Marie Spartali Stillman

Britanică Born in Londra Pre-Rafaeliți Wikipedia in 14/32 languages

Marie Spartali Stillman

În 1871, Marie s-a căsătorit cu William James Stillman, un jurnalist american și pictor care lucra ca corespondent străin pentru The Times. În timp ce soțul ei își urma cariera de jurnalist, Marie continua să picteze și să expună, contribuind la scenele artistice înfloritoare din aceste orașe.

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Stanley Spencer

Britanic Born in Cookham Pre-Raphaelitan Wikipedia in 11/32 languages

Stanley Spencer

Born on June 30th, 1891, into a large family deeply rooted in music and religion, Spencer’s early education was shaped by his sisters, Annie and Florence, who provided him with an unconventional yet stimulating home environment before he enrolled at the Slade School of Fine Art in London from 1908 to 1912. He absorbed elements of French Post-Impressionism, notably the expressive use of color championed by Paul Gauguin, and drew inspiration from early Italian painting, particularly the masterful storytelling and emotional depth found in Giotto's frescoes.

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Valentine Cameron Prinsep

British Born in Calcutta Pre-Raphaelite Wikipedia in 9/32 languages

Valentine Cameron Prinsep

Crucially, she was related to both Julia Margaret Cameron, the pioneering photographer known for her evocative portraits, and Maria Jackson, grandmother to literary giants Virginia Woolf and Vanessa Bell – a familial tapestry that would profoundly shape his future trajectory. He passed away in 1904 and was laid to rest alongside his wife Florence in Brompton Cemetery, London, marked by a distinctive Roman-style monument – a fitting tribute to a man who had seamlessly blended artistic passion with intellectual curiosity and public service.

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Edward Robert Hughes

British Born in London Pre-Raphaelite and Aestheticism Wikipedia in 10/32 languages

Edward Robert Hughes

Edward Robert Hughes (1851–1914) stands as a luminous figure in the tapestry of British art, a painter whose works bridge the gap between the meticulous detail of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and the ethereal, dreamlike sensibilities of the Aesthetic movement. His involvement with the Art Workers' Guild and his election to the Royal Watercolour Society underscored his commitment to the ethical and professional advancement of his peers.

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Thomas Cooper Gotch

British Born in Kettering Pre-Raphaelite Wikipedia in 10/32 languages

Thomas Cooper Gotch

This relocation marked a pivotal moment in Gotch’s artistic development; he began to immerse himself in the Newlyn School style—characterized by vibrant colours, loose brushwork, and an expressive handling of paint. The close proximity to fellow artists like Stanhope Forbes and Frank Owsley fostered a dynamic exchange of ideas and techniques, contributing to Gotch’s evolving artistic style. The Japanese prints of Hiroshige and Utagawa Kunichika served as another significant source of inspiration, influencing Gotch’s compositional choices and his use of decorative patterns—a hallmark of the movement's aesthetic.

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Simeon Solomon

Britanic Born in City of London Pre-Raphaelites Wikipedia in 13/32 languages

Simeon Solomon

He formally studied at Carey’s Art Academy in 1852 before entering the prestigious Royal Academy Schools in 1856. This period proved pivotal, as it introduced him to the burgeoning Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood through Dante Gabriel Rossetti.

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John Byam Shaw

Britanic Born in Chennai Pre-Raphaelitism Wikipedia in 8/32 languages

John Byam Shaw

John Byam Liston Shaw, cunoscut simplu ca Byam Shaw pe tot parcursul carierei sale, a văzut lumina zilei în 1872, într-un cadru cultural vibrant din Chennai, India. Această întâlnire a fost transformatoare; îndrumările lui Millais l-au orientat către St John's Wood Art School, punând bazele unei instruiri riguroase.

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John Roddam Spencer Stanhope

Born in Yorkshire Wikipedia in 9/32 languages

John Roddam Spencer Stanhope

Intrarea lui Stanhope în lumea vibrantă a Pre-Rapheliților a fost facilitată de Dante Gabriel Rossetti, care l-a invitat să contribuie la schema decorativă ambițioasă de la Oxford Union Debating Hall—un proiect centrat pe legende arthuriane.

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Frank Cadogan Cowper

British Born in Wickham Pre-Raphaelite Wikipedia in 10/32 languages

Frank Cadogan Cowper

In 1907, he achieved a significant milestone when “Vanity” was acquired by the National Collection through the Chantrey Bequest—a testament to its artistic merit and enduring appeal.

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Herbert Gustave Schmalz

English Born in London Pre-Raphaelite Wikipedia in 9/32 languages

Herbert Gustave Schmalz

Born in the quiet surroundings of Ryton on Tyne in 1856, Herbert Gustave Schmalz emerged as a painter whose soul was deeply entwined with the romanticism of his era. The spiritual dimension of Schmalz’s oeuvre reached its zenith following his transformative pilgrimage to Jerusalem in 1890.

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Henry Holiday

Britanic Born in Londra Pre-Raphaelitism Wikipedia in 6/32 languages

Henry Holiday

His early life was nurtured by parents who recognized and fostered his innate artistic talent, providing lessons with William Cave Thomas in 1852. A transformative journey to Italy in 1867 further broadened his horizons, inspiring him to incorporate elements of Italian Renaissance art into his designs—a fusion that added depth and sophistication to his already distinctive style.

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Benjamin Williams Leader

Britanic Born in Worcester Pre-Raphaelitism & Impresionism Wikipedia in 4/32 languages

Benjamin Williams Leader

Benjamin Williams Leader, un nume deosebit de important în arta britanică din secolul al XIX-lea, este renumit pentru picturile sale idilice ale Valei Severn și a peisajelor iberiene.

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Robert Braithwaite Martineau

Britanic Born in Londra Pre-rafaelit, Realism Wikipedia in 4/32 languages

Robert Braithwaite Martineau

El a devenit ucenicul lui Hunt, împărțind chiar și spațiul atelierului cu figura de vârf a Frăției Prerafaelite. Această imersie în etosul mișcării i-a modelat profund sensibilitățile artistice.

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William Fettes Douglas

Scottish Born in Edinburgh Pre-Raphaelite Wikipedia in 1/32 languages

William Fettes Douglas

In the heart of nineteenth-century Edinburgh, a period defined by both industrial progress and a deep reverence for the arcane, Sir William Fettes Douglas emerged as a painter of profound spiritual and intellectual depth. As the son of James Douglas, an esteemed accountant for the Commercial Bank of Scotland, and the grand-nephew of the illustrious Sir William Fettes, his upbringing was steeped in the cultural fabric of Scotland’s elite.

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Henry Roderick Newman

American Born in Easton Prerafaelitism și Impresionism Wikipedia in 3/32 languages

Henry Roderick Newman

Prin acuarelele sale, el a realizat o armonie rară: Precizie Tehnică: O dedicare integrității structurale a subiectelor sale, înrădăcinată în observația transcendentalistă americană. Perspectivă Globală: O tematică extinsă care a adus frumusețea Italiei, Egiptului și Japoniei unui public global.

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Henry Treffry Dunn

British Born in Truro Pre-Raphaelite Wikipedia in 1/32 languages

Henry Treffry Dunn

These were not mere mechanical reproductions; rather, Dunn infused each piece with a palpable atmosphere, capturing the very soul of the movement's emotional resonance. Notable examples of his narrative prowess include: The Attainment of the Sanc Grael: A work that captures the spiritual yearning and mystical gravity central to the Arthurian mythos. To study Dunn is to study the very texture of Victorian romanticism.

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Edward Arthur Fellowes Prynne

British Born in Plymouth Pre-Raphaelite Wikipedia in 1/32 languages

Edward Arthur Fellowes Prynne

His father, George Rundle Prynne, was a prominent Tractarian clergyman and ritualist, deeply involved in restoring traditional Catholic practices within the Church of England. This pivotal decision led him to travel extensively throughout Europe, immersing himself in the artistic traditions of Antwerp, Florence, Paris, and Rome. Edward Arthur Fellowes Prynne’s artistic legacy is one of quiet distinction—a testament to the power of faith, beauty, and meticulous craftsmanship.

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Signature works

Signature Pre-raphaelite works

  1. The Girlhood of Mary Virgin de Dante Rossetti

    The Girlhood of Mary Virgin

    Dante Rossetti

    1849 · Tate Gallery, Londra

  2. The Lady of Shalott de John William Waterhouse

    The Lady of Shalott

    John William Waterhouse

    1888 · Tate Britain, Londra

  3. Ophelia (Cropped) de John Everett Millais

    Ophelia (Cropped)

    John Everett Millais

    1852

  4. The Wheel of Fortune de Edward Burne-Jones

    The Wheel of Fortune

    Edward Burne-Jones

    1875 · Musée d'Orsay, Paris

  5. The Light of the World de William Holman Hunt

    The Light of the World

    William Holman Hunt

    1851 · Keble College, Oxford

  6. The Last of England de Ford Madox Brown

    The Last of England

    Ford Madox Brown

    1860

  7. Lilith de John Maler Collier

    Lilith

    John Maler Collier

    1887

  8. A King and a Beggar Maid de Edmund Blair Leighton

    A King and a Beggar Maid

    Edmund Blair Leighton

A timeline

Pre-raphaelite through its signature works

  1. 1849
  2. 1850
  3. 1851
  4. 1852
  5. 1856
  6. 1857
  7. 1860
  8. 1864
  9. 1868
  10. 1870
  11. 1874
  12. 1875
  13. 1877
  14. 1887

Figures

The figures

Every name

List of 36 famous Pre-raphaelite pictori, every name

  1. 1Dante RossettiDante RossettiEnglez · 1828–1882
  2. 2John William WaterhouseJohn William WaterhouseBritanic (Englez) · 1849–1917
  3. 3John Everett MillaisJohn Everett MillaisBritanic · 1829–1896
  4. 4Edward Burne-JonesEdward Burne-JonesBritanic · 1833–1898
  5. 5William Holman HuntWilliam Holman HuntBritanic · 1827–1910
  6. 6Ford Madox BrownFord Madox BrownBritanic · 1821–1893
  7. 7John Maler CollierJohn Maler Collier1850–1934
  8. 8Edmund Blair LeightonEdmund Blair LeightonBritanic · 1852–1922
  9. 9Evelyn De MorganEvelyn De MorganBritanică · 1855–1919
  10. 10Sir Edward John PoynterSir Edward John Poynter1836–1919
  11. 11Arthur HughesArthur HughesBritanic · 1832–1915
  12. 12Frank Bernard DickseeFrank Bernard DickseeBritanic · 1853–1928
  13. 13Sir Joseph Noel PatonSir Joseph Noel PatonScottish · 1821–1901
  14. 14Elizabeth SiddalElizabeth SiddalBritish · 1829–1862
  15. 15John Edward BrettJohn Edward BrettBritish · 1830–1902
  16. 16Sophie Gengembre AndersonSophie Gengembre AndersonFranțuzoaică-Anglică · 1823–1903
  17. 17William FoxWilliam FoxScoțian · 1812–1893
  18. 18Anthony Frederick Augustus SandysAnthony Frederick Augustus SandysBritánico · 1829–1904
  19. 19Marie Spartali StillmanMarie Spartali StillmanBritanică · 1844–1927
  20. 20Stanley SpencerStanley SpencerBritanic · 1891–1959
  21. 21Valentine Cameron PrinsepValentine Cameron PrinsepBritish · 1838–1904
  22. 22Edward Robert HughesEdward Robert HughesBritish · 1851–1914
  23. 23Thomas Cooper GotchThomas Cooper GotchBritish · 1854–1931
  24. 24Simeon SolomonSimeon SolomonBritanic · 1840–1905
  25. 25John Byam ShawJohn Byam ShawBritanic · 1872–1919
  26. 26John Roddam Spencer StanhopeJohn Roddam Spencer Stanhope1829–1908
  27. 27Frank Cadogan CowperFrank Cadogan CowperBritish · 1877–1958
  28. 28Herbert Gustave SchmalzHerbert Gustave SchmalzEnglish · 1856–1935
  29. 29Henry HolidayHenry HolidayBritanic · 1839–1927
  30. 30Benjamin Williams LeaderBenjamin Williams LeaderBritanic · 1831–1923
  31. 31Robert Braithwaite MartineauRobert Braithwaite MartineauBritanic · 1826–1869
  32. 32William Fettes DouglasWilliam Fettes DouglasScottish · 1822–1891
  33. 33Henry Roderick NewmanHenry Roderick NewmanAmerican · 1833–1918
  34. 34Frederic ShieldsFrederic ShieldsBritish · 1833–1911
  35. 35Henry Treffry DunnHenry Treffry DunnBritish · 1838–1899
  36. 36Edward Arthur Fellowes PrynneEdward Arthur Fellowes PrynneBritish · 1854–1921

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