William Cosmo Monkhouse (March 18, 1840 to July 20, 1901), was a British author. He worked for the Board of Trade, but lived for writing. His criticism is what is remembered today. He was one of the original contributors to the Dictionary of National Biography. His books include:
and a book on William Etty, Pictures by William Etty: with descriptions and a biographical sketch of the painter, (1874). Etty had a reputation as a painter of classical scenes and was admitted to the Royal Academy in 1828. Monkhouse includes the story of how Etty's talent was recognized after his uncle set him to drawing cats, as a youth. This task revealed Etty's talent.
Life of Leigh Hunt, (1893)
The Life and Work of Sir John Tenniel, R. I. (1901)
The Life and Work of Sir John Tenniel, R. I. (1901)
and a book on William Etty, Pictures by William Etty: with descriptions and a biographical sketch of the painter, (1874). Etty had a reputation as a painter of classical scenes and was admitted to the Royal Academy in 1828. Monkhouse includes the story of how Etty's talent was recognized after his uncle set him to drawing cats, as a youth. This task revealed Etty's talent.
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