William R. Symonds

William R. Symonds

William Robert Symonds (1851 - November 7, 1934) was an English painter.

Born in Yoxford, Suffolk, he studied in Antwerp and settled in London in 1881. He exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy in London from 1876.

He has painted several famous prints, the most notable being "Heather", painted c. 1909.

His paintings hang in the Wallace Collection in London and Christchurch Mansion in Suffolk.

Paintings

* Heather [http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/ASH/1616~Heather.jpg]
* "Girl with a Silver Fish" [ [http://www.ipswich.gov.uk/Services/Museums+and+Mansion/VirtualGallery/Girl+with+a+Silver+Fish.htm Girl with a Silver Fish ] at www.ipswich.gov.uk]
* A painting of Sir Richard Wallace, 1885
* Babes in the Wood
* A family portrait, 1887
* His Lordship
* Portret kobiety, 1901
* An illustration for "The Frog Prince"

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