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About Arthur Hughes

British · 1832–1915

the quiet Pre-Raphaelite who painted April Love and The Long Engagement, converting to the movement at eighteen and staying faithful for life

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Museums36
Countries4
Most worksNational Trust, Swindon · 10 works
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Arthur Hughes prints

Hand-finished archival prints from Arthur Hughes's body of work.

The Overthrowing of the Rusty Knight - Arthur Hughes - Poster The Overthrowing of the Rusty Knight - Arthur Hughes From £28.00 The Birth of Tristan - Arthur Hughes - Poster The Birth of Tristan - Arthur Hughes From £37.00 The Knight of the Sun - Arthur Hughes - Poster The Knight of the Sun - Arthur Hughes From £28.00 The Annunciation - Arthur Hughes - Poster The Annunciation - Arthur Hughes From £28.00 April Love - Arthur Hughes - Poster April Love - Arthur Hughes From £28.00 Asleep in the Woods - Arthur Hughes - Poster Asleep in the Woods - Arthur Hughes From £28.00 Ophelia - Arthur Hughes - Poster Ophelia - Arthur Hughes From £28.00

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Where can I see Arthur Hughes's work?
    Arthur Hughes's works can be seen at Birmingham Museums Trust, National Trust, Tate, and 2 other museums worldwide.
  • Was Arthur Hughes a pre raphaelite?
    Arthur Hughes converted to the Pre-Raphaelite cause in 1850 after reading The Germ magazine. Although he was never an official member, he became a faithful adherent, painting with luminous colour and obsessive detail.
  • Who was Arthur Hughes?
    Arthur Hughes was a Pre-Raphaelite artist who converted to the movement in 1850 after reading *The Germ*, the Brotherhood's magazine. Although he was never an official member, he became a faithful adherent, painting with luminous colour and obsessive detail. He maintained this style for decades, even after others moved on.
  • What was Arthur Hughes's art style?
    Hughes painted in the Pre-Raphaelite style, characterised by luminous colour and obsessive detail. He adopted this style after reading *The Germ* and maintained it throughout his career. His paintings often explored themes of love under pressure from time and circumstance.
  • What is Arthur Hughes known for?
    Hughes is best known for his painting *April Love* (1855-56), which depicts a young woman in a violet cloak in a garden. The painting captures an expression somewhere between tenderness and the anticipation of loss. He is also known for *The Long Engagement*, which depicts a couple in a forest.

Sources

Where to See guide aggregates verified holdings of Arthur Hughes's works across the following collections.

  1. [1] museum Toledo Museum of Art Used for: museum holdings.
  2. [2] museum National Museums Scotland Used for: museum holdings.
  3. [3] museum Maidstone Museum and Bentlif Art Gallery Used for: museum holdings.
  4. [4] museum Touchstones Rochdale Used for: museum holdings.
  5. [5] museum Beverley Art Gallery Used for: museum holdings.
  6. [6] museum Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery Used for: museum holdings.
  7. [7] book David Adelman;, Art Collecting and Middle Class Culture From London to Brighton, 18401914 Used for: biography.
  8. [8] book Engen, Rodney K, Pre-Raphaelite prints : the graphic art of Millais, Holman Hunt, Rossetti and their followers Used for: biography.

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