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Francis Holman

active 1767–1790

A Dockyard at Wapping c.1780–4
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Biography

Francis Holman (1729–1784) was a British maritime painter, little recognised during his own lifetime, but whose paintings are now sought after. He is also notable as the teacher of Thomas Luny.

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  • A Dockyard at Wapping

    Francis Holman
    c.1780–4
    On display at Tate Britain part of Historic and Modern British Art

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