Born in Calais in 1821, Brown trained on the European continent before settling in Britain. Though not formally a member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, he was closely connected with its artists and influenced its approach to detail and naturalism. He also produced important historical and social paintings. He died in London in 1893.
Bible Artist
Ford Madox Brown
Ford Madox Brown was a British painter associated with Pre-Raphaelite realism, known for carefully observed historical and biblical scenes.
Dates: 1821–1893
Nationality: British
Born: Calais, France
Died: London, England
Also known as: Ford Madox Brown
Biography
Artistic Style
Brown combined exacting observation, bright color, strongly individualized faces, and historically suggestive settings.
Biblical Art Significance
His biblical paintings include Jesus Washing Peter's Feet, Elijah and the Widow's Son, and scenes concerning Joseph. They emphasize human response and recognizable physical detail.
Notable Works
Jesus Washing Peter's Feet; Elijah and the Widow's Son; The Coat of Many Colours; The Entombment