William Huggins

1820–1884

William Huggins, ‘Donkeys and Sheep in a Landscape’ 1867
Donkeys and Sheep in a Landscape 1867
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Biography

Not to be confused with maritime artist William John Huggins (1781-1845).

William Huggins (May 1820 – 25 February 1884) was an English artist, from Liverpool, who specialised in drawing animals.

Huggins was a member of the Liverpool Academy of Arts. He enjoyed visiting Wombwell's Travelling Menagerie, an animal circus, and the Liverpool Zoological Gardens. Huggins has been compared to fellow Liverpool artist George Stubbs and is known for keeping his house full of pets.

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Artworks

William Huggins, ‘Donkeys and Sheep in a Landscape’ 1867

William Huggins Donkeys and Sheep in a Landscape

1867
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