Frederic Leighton
1830
—
1896
Great Britain
Frederic Leighton born 1830 England, and died January 1896 (aged 65) in London.
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Movement:
Aestheticism
Biography:
Frederic Leighton, 1st Baron Leighton (3 December 1830 – 25 January 1896), was a prominent British Victorian painter, draughtsman, and sculptor. Known for his classical style and academic approach to art, Leighton was one of the most celebrated artists of his era. His works often depicted historical, biblical, and mythological subjects, rendered with precise technique, rich colors, and an idealized sense of beauty. His most famous painting, Flaming June (1895), is widely regarded as a masterpiece of Victorian art, epitomizing his skill in depicting the human form with grace and serenity.
