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Sir Edward Poynter

1836–1919

Cliffs at Tintagel 1901
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13 artworks by Sir Edward Poynter
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Biography

Sir Edward John Poynter, 1st Baronet (20 March 1836 – 26 July 1919) was an English painter, designer, and draughtsman, who served as President of the Royal Academy.

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Artworks

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  • Joseph Presents his Father to Pharoah

    Sir Edward Poynter
    1864
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  • Moses Keeping Jethro’s Sheep

    Sir Edward Poynter
    1863
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  • Moses and Aaron before Pharoah

    Sir Edward Poynter
    1863
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  • Pharoah Honours Joseph

    Sir Edward Poynter
    1864
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  • Moses Strikes the Rock

    Sir Edward Poynter
    1865
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  • By the Waters of Babylon

    Sir Edward Poynter
    1865
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  • Miriam

    Sir Edward Poynter
    1864
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  • Daniel’s Prayer

    Sir Edward Poynter
    1865
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