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Essex / Re: Stansted House
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William Fuller. Maitland
He Went Trinity College at Cambridge University.
He Graduated B.A. in 1835 and M.A. in 1839
Although he never had any technical artistic training he developed very early in life a remarkable love for picture. During several journeys to Italy he became acquainted with the works of the early Italian masters, and formed the basis of an important part of his collection.
Formed a collection of English landscapes and of the works of early Italian masters, some of which were subsequently sold to the National Gallery.
After his death the bulk of the collection was exhibited at the South Kensington Museum; and nine of the most important were sold to the National Gallery
He loved the outdoor life and sport
He Went Trinity College at Cambridge University.
He Graduated B.A. in 1835 and M.A. in 1839
Although he never had any technical artistic training he developed very early in life a remarkable love for picture. During several journeys to Italy he became acquainted with the works of the early Italian masters, and formed the basis of an important part of his collection.
Formed a collection of English landscapes and of the works of early Italian masters, some of which were subsequently sold to the National Gallery.
After his death the bulk of the collection was exhibited at the South Kensington Museum; and nine of the most important were sold to the National Gallery
He loved the outdoor life and sport