Frederick Walker
(1840-1875), Painter and illustratorLater Victorian Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter in 11 portraits
Artist of 1 portrait
Painter; made his mark as one of the most talented illustrators of the 1860s; subsequently established a reputation as a watercolour and oil painter of contemporary subjects; his work notable for its lyrical, poetic feeling; a vivid and engaging personality, his early death perpetuated a legend of youthful genius cut short.
by David Wilkie Wynfield
albumen print, circa 1863-1864
NPG P84
by Frederick Walker
watercolour, circa 1865
NPG 1498
by Unknown photographer
platinum print, 1863
NPG x27217
by Unknown photographer
albumen print, 1863
NPG Ax131912
by John Watkins, or by Cundall, Downes & Co
albumen carte-de-visite, circa 1864
NPG Ax14871
by John Watkins, or by Cundall, Downes & Co
platinum print, circa 1864
NPG x27218
by Cundall, Downes & Co, or by John Watkins
albumen print on card mount, published 1864
NPG Ax131911
Frederick Walker in Directoire dress
copied by London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company
platinotype carte-de-visite, 1870s (1868)
NPG x13281
Frederick Walker in Directoire dress
copied by London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company
platinotype carte-de-visite, 1870s (1868)
NPG x13282
Frederick Walker; John William North
by Herbert Henry Hole
albumen carte-de-visite, circa 1868
NPG x127215
Frederick Walker; Henry Stacy Marks
published by Illustrated London News, after C.A. Duval & Co (Charles Allen Du Val), and after Elliott & Fry
wood engraving, published 8 May 1875
NPG D23463
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