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David Lloyd George (1863–1945)
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David Lloyd George (1863–1945) (1915) is the most famous painting by Hal Hurst, held by the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth. From the 1 works of Hal Hurst in our catalogue, here are the 1 that collectors and museum visitors look at most, with the year, the museum and the story of each.
Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated November 2026. Every masterpiece on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, at the size you choose.
The museum that holds the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Hal Hurst | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 National Library of Wales |
Aberystwyth | 1 | David Lloyd George (1863–1945) |
1915 is the year of every dated Hal Hurst masterpiece on this page: here they are, in order of fame.
David Lloyd George (1863–1945) (1915).
50 years old: David Lloyd George (1863–1945) dates from 1915 and Hal Hurst was born in 1865.
Our catalogue lists 1 works by Hal Hurst.
Most of them are in National Library of Wales (Aberystwyth). The table above lists the museums one by one.
Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, in the size you choose, from the painting's own page.
Born in London, United Kingdom, Henry William Lowe Hurst, known as Hal Hurst, was a prolific English painter, etcher, miniaturist, and illustrator. The son of Henry Hurst, a well-known African traveller and publisher, he was educated at St. Paul's School in London. His early work involved recording the political instability of Ireland through drawings and illustrations. His career took him to the United States of America, where he found work illustrating newspapers in New York City and Philadelphia. He later returned to Europe to study art at the Royal Academy Schools and the Académie Julian in Paris.
Hurst was a highly decorated member of several prestigious institutions. He was elected a member of the Royal Society of British Artists in 1896, the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours in 1898, and the Royal Institute of Oil Painters in 1900. Furthermore, he was a founding member of the Royal Miniature Society, serving as its vice-president until 1913, after which he was granted honorary member status.
As an illustrator, Hurst was remarkably productive, contributing to over 20 published books. His notable collaborations include illustrating Mark Twain's The American Claimant. His artwork also appeared in prominent periodicals such as Punch, Harper's Weekly, Vanity Fair, The Idler, and the Illustrated London News. His diverse range of subjects included works for authors such as Robert Barr, Luke Sharpe, and George Griffith.
Hurst's work was showcased in numerous exhibitions, including: