Herbert Pugh facts for kids

Herbert Pugh was an Irish artist known for painting beautiful landscapes. He was active as a painter between 1758 and 1788. His artworks often showed natural scenes and city views.

The Life of Herbert Pugh

Herbert Pugh was born in Ireland. Around 1758, he moved to London, England. He lived in a famous area called the Piazza, Covent Garden. Pugh passed away sometime after the year 1788.

Herbert Pugh's Artworks

Herbert Pugh was a talented landscape painter. He showed his art in many important exhibitions.

Early Exhibitions

Pugh was one of the first artists to show his work at the Society of Artists. This was a very important art group. In 1760, he displayed a painting called 'Landscape with Cattle'.

Awards and Memberships

In 1765, Pugh won an award from the Society of Arts. This showed that his work was highly valued. The next year, in 1766, he became a member of the newly formed Society of Artists. He continued to show his paintings with them until 1776.

Painting Styles and Subjects

Pugh also tried painting in the style of another famous artist, William Hogarth. These paintings were not as successful, but some of them were made into prints. One of Pugh's large landscape paintings was given to the Lock Hospital. He also painted two well-known views of London Bridge. These paintings were shown in a special art exhibition in 1888.

Images for kids

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  London Bridge from Pepper Alley Stairs by Herbert Pugh