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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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