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benjamin shipham

1808 – 1872

benjamin shipham
19th Century
19th Century

benjamin shipham

Born 1808 Died 1872 Works span 1830–1862

Benjamin Shipham: A Victorian Painter of Rural Life Benjamin Shipham (1806 – 1872) remains a somewhat enigmatic figure in the landscape of 19th-century British art, largely obscured by the prominence of his contemporaries. Born in Epping Forest, England, and primarily active during the mid-Victorian era, Shipham’s work offers a poignant glimpse into the evolving social fabric and rural realities of his time. His paintings, characteriz…

4
dated works
1
chapters
1830
first work
1862
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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