PHILIP RICHARD MORRIS, ARA (1836-1902)
The Cradle and the Canopy



oil on canvas, signed on rear
size 12" x 16"
Exhibited - No. 140, The British Institution, 1862
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Taken to London aged 14 by his iron-founder father to train for the family trade, Philip became increasingly interested in art and, with William Holman Hunt winning round his father, began taking evening drawing classes in the British Museum and (from 1855) in the Royal Academy Schools. At the latter, he used the travelling studentship he won for his painting, "The Good Samaritan", to fund a journey to Italy and France, remaining there until 1864. Morris was a member of The Arts Club from 1875 until 1901. He was then living at 11 Queens Road, West Chelsea, and had a studio in Arber House, Grove End Place, now 33 St John's Road. He also had a long friendship with the artist James McNeill Whistler. He exhibited 83 paintings at the Royal Academy, 11 at the British Institution, 19 at the Society of British Artists, and 31 at the Grosvenor Gallery. His other famous works include - "Sunday Best", "The Foster Sisters", "Changing Pastures", and "The Wedding Party". The above painting was exhibited at The British Institution in 1862. There are two portraits of the artist at the National Portrait Gallery, London.

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