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Birth
1840 (Dunmanway, Ireland)
Death
1895 (Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania)
Lived/Active
Pennsylvania
Often Known For
genre, landscape, interiors, portrait
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Categories of Interest
Paris Pre 1900
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From Cork, Ireland, Thomas Hovenden became known for narrative, anecdotal genre subjects from history, literature, and contemporary events. He was especially sympathetic to Black Americans. His style was highly realistic and reflected his determination to compete successfully with the camera.
He was orphaned at age six. He was a seven-year carver's apprentice, and his master sent him to the Cork School of Design. In 1863, at age 23, he emigrated to the United States and attended the Nati (showing 500 of 6378 characters). |
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