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william lee hankey
19th Century
19th Century

william lee hankey

Born 1869 Died 1952 Works span 1900–1939

William Lee Hankey: A Painter of English Landscapes and Human Stories Born in Chester, England, in 1869, William Lee Hankey (1869–1952) emerged as a significant figure in late nineteenth and early twentieth-century British art. Initially trained at the Chester School of Art and later refining his skills at the Royal College of Art in London and in Paris, Hankey’s artistic journey was marked by a deep engagement with both traditional l…

7
dated works
1
chapters
1900
first work
1939
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Thumbnails — Dated Works

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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