William Hough (1819 – 1897): A Pioneer of Victorian Still Life William Hough was born in Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales, on November 23, 1819, into a family steeped in artistic tradition. His father, John Hough, was a landscape painter and instilled in William a lifelong appreciation for observation and meticulous detail—qualities that would become hallmarks of Hough’s distinctive style. Despite facing considerable challenges during his forma…