Solomon Joseph Solomon
(1860-1927), Painter; pioneer of camouflage techniquesLater Victorian Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter in 10 portraits
Artist associated with 12 portraits
Solomon studied at several art schools: Heatherley's Art School, the Royal Academy schools, the Munich Academy, and Ecole des Beaux-Arts. He exhibited his first works in 1881 at the Royal Academy, the New Gallery, and the Society of British Artists. In 1886, he became one of the founding members of the New English Art Club. In 1896, he became an associate of the Royal Academy, with full membership following in 1906, one of the few Jewish painters to do so. He joined, and became president of, the Royal Society of British Artists in 1919.
by Harry Furniss
pen and ink, 1880s-1900s
NPG 3515
by Solomon Joseph Solomon
pen and ink, circa 1883-1885
NPG 3044
by W. & D. Downey, published by Cassell & Company, Ltd
carbon print, published 1892
NPG Ax16001
published by Ogden's
cigarette card, published circa 1894-1907
NPG x136545
by Fradelle & Young
carbon print, 4 November 1899
NPG x19022
by Elliott & Fry
albumen cabinet card, 1900s
NPG x22650
by E.H. Mills, published by Rotary Photographic Co Ltd
bromide postcard print, circa 1903
NPG x196477
by Walter Stoneman, for James Russell & Sons
bromide print, 1917
NPG Ax39203
by Walter Stoneman
whole-plate glass negative, 1920
NPG x66996
by Walter Stoneman
bromide print in window mount, 1920
NPG x66997
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