Frank Holl 1845-1888
Painter and illustrator. He received his first art instruction from his father, Francis Holl. At the age of 15 he entered the Royal Academy Schools, where in 1862 he was awarded a silver medal for drawing and in 1863 the gold medal for a religious subject, Abraham about to Sacrifice Isaac (untraced). In 1864 he exhibited two paintings at the Royal Academy, Newgate-Committed for trial 1878
Oil on canvas 155.4 x 21.5 cm
(61 1/4 x 84 3/4 in)
Royal Holloway College,University of London Egham,Surrey (mk63)
