William Henry Brooke facts for kids
William Henry Brooke (1772–1860) was a British artist and illustrator. He created many pictures for books and was also a portrait painter.
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Life of William Henry Brooke
William Henry Brooke was born in 1772. His father, named Henry Brooke, was also a painter. William was also the nephew of another famous person named Henry Brooke, who wrote a book called A Fool of Quality.
William learned how to paint from an artist named Samuel Drummond. After his training, William became known for painting portraits of people.
Brooke's Art Exhibitions
Between 1810 and 1826, William sometimes showed his portraits and other paintings at the Royal Academy. This is a famous art institution in London. However, he is most famous for the pictures he drew for books. William Henry Brooke passed away in Chichester in 1860.
William Brooke's Illustrations
As an illustrator, William Brooke was inspired by his friend, Thomas Stothard. Stothard was another well-known artist.
Famous Books Brooke Illustrated
William Brooke created illustrations for several important books, including:
- Thomas Moore's Irish Melodies: These were popular songs and poems.
- Izaak Walton's Compleat Angler: This classic book is about fishing. William's pictures appeared in an edition put together by John Major.
- Thomas Keightley's Mythology: This book explored ancient myths and legends.
William Brooke's detailed drawings helped bring these stories to life for readers.
Images for kids
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Portrait of Robert Owen, now in the National Portrait Gallery.
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The anti-royal menagerie, from The Satirist, 1812. This print is from the collection of the British Museum.
