The Art of Frederic Leighton

Frederic Leighton (1830 - 1896) the famous British painter and sculptor was born to a wealthy family in Scarborough, England. He was educated in Frankfurt and London. He spent much of his youth traveling Europe with his family. This coupled with his own tours of the Middle East, exposed him to a wide range or influences.(Leighton, Frederic. The Music Lesson. c. 1877. Oil on canvas. Guild Hall