Meet Frederic Leighton, also known as Sir Frederic Leighton, Baronet. Leighton was an English painter and sculptor whose works depicted historical, biblical and classical subject matter. He was the first painter to be given a peerage, in the New Year Honours List of 1896. Unfortunately, he died the next day of angina pectoris, giving him the title of the shortest-lived peerage in history. Download Leighton lifework now, and experience the finest paintings and sculptures from Leighton.
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1. Early Years in France and England (~1863)
2. Mid Years as Associate and Academician of the Royal Academy (1864~1877)
3. Late Years as the President of the Royal Academy (1878~)
4. Others
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2. Original Year
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4. Size of Original Painting
5. Current Location & Ownership
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