John Evan Hodgson RA: Bridging Victorian Domesticity and Oriental Exoticism John Evan Hodgson RA (1831-1895) stands as a significant figure in Victorian art, renowned for his meticulous depictions of everyday life alongside ambitious explorations into historical narratives and the allure of distant lands—particularly Morocco and Algeria. Born in London to John Hodgson, a Russia merchant with considerable influence within Newcastle upon Tyne’s elite circles, Hodgson's upbringing instilled in him an appreciation for intellectual pursuits and artistic tradition. His formative years were spent i…