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Maclise, Daniel (Croquis, Alfred) (1806-70)

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Name
Maclise, Daniel (Croquis, Alfred) (1806-70)
Nationality
Irish
Biography
Daniel Maclise (1806-1870), also known as Alfred Croquis, was an Irish painter and illustrator. He was born in Cork, Ireland, and studied at the Cork School of Art before moving to London in 1827. Maclise became a member of the Royal Academy in 1840 and was known for his historical and literary paintings, including scenes from Shakespeare's plays and the works of Sir Walter Scott. He also created illustrations for books and magazines, such as Charles Dickens' "The Pickwick Papers" and "A Christmas Carol." Maclise's work was highly regarded during his lifetime, and he was considered one of the leading artists of his time. He died in London in 1870, leaving behind a legacy of impressive paintings and illustrations that continue to be admired today.
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Assets (103 in total)

Noah's Sacrifice, 1847-53 (oil on canvas)
Peter I, the Great (1672-1725) at Deptford Dockyard, 1857 (oil on canvas)
Caxton's Printing Press, 1851
Snapp Apple Night
The Sleeping Beauty, 1842 (oil on canvas)
The Disenchantment of Bottom, from 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' Act IV Scene I, by William Shakespeare (1564-1616) (oil on canvas)
Othello and Desdemona, 1859 (oil on panel)
Niccolo Paganini (1784-1840), violinist
The Death of Nelson, 1859-64 (oil on canvas)
Hamlet
The Meeting of Wellington and Blucher after Waterloo (wall painting)
Madeline after Prayer, 1868 (oil on canvas)
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