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Edward John Poynter
Edward John Poynter

Edward John Poynter

English, 1836 – 1919
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Sir Edward John Poynter was an English painter, designer, and draughtsman, who served as President of the Royal Academy.

Poynter was the son of architect Ambrose Poynter. He was born in Paris, though his parents returned to Britain soon after. He was educated at Brighton College and Ipswich School, but left school early for reasons of ill health, spending winters in Madeira and Rome. In 1853, he met Frederick Leighton in Rome, who made a great impression on the 17-year-old Poynter. On his return to London he studied at Leigh's Academy in Newman Street and the Royal Academy Schools, before going to Paris to study in the studio of the classicist painter Charles Gleyre where James McNeill Whistler and George du Maurier were fellow-students.

He became best known for his large historical paintings such as Israel in Egypt, followed by St George for England, a mosaic for the Central Lobby of the Palace of Westminster, depicting St George and the Dragon and perhaps culminating with The visit of the Queen of Sheba to King Solomon. He was admitted as an associate of the Royal Academy in 1869. Poynter held a number of official posts: he was the first Slade Professor at University College London from 1871 to 1875, principal of the National Art Training School from 1875 to 1881 and director of the National Gallery from 1894 to 1904 (overseeing the opening of the Tate Gallery). He became a full Royal Academician in 1876. In 1896, on the death of Sir John Millais, Poynter was elected President of the Academy. He received a knighthood in the same year and an honorary degree from Cambridge University in 1898.

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By the Rivers of Babylon

By the Rivers of Babylon (1865–81)

Edward John Poynter (English, 1836 – 1919)
Religion
Lynmouth Harbour, Devon

Lynmouth Harbour, Devon

Edward John Poynter (English, 1836 – 1919)
Landscape
Orpheus and Eurydice

Orpheus and Eurydice (1862)

Edward John Poynter (English, 1836 – 1919)
Mythology
Autumn; Apples and convolvulus

Autumn; Apples and convolvulus (1880)

Edward John Poynter (English, 1836 – 1919)
Still Life
The Dancer

The Dancer (1898)

Edward John Poynter (English, 1836 – 1919)
Figurative
The Sandal

The Sandal (1871)

Edward John Poynter (English, 1836 – 1919)
Figurative
Faithful Unto Death

Faithful Unto Death (1865)

Edward John Poynter (English, 1836 – 1919)
Figurative
Christmas roses

Christmas roses (1881)

Edward John Poynter (English, 1836 – 1919)
Illustration
Winter cherries

Winter cherries (1881)

Edward John Poynter (English, 1836 – 1919)
Illustration
Portrait of Alfred Baldwin, Esq.

Portrait of Alfred Baldwin, Esq. (1878)

Edward John Poynter (English, 1836 – 1919)
Figurative
Isola San Giulio, Lago d’Orta

Isola San Giulio, Lago d’Orta (1898)

Edward John Poynter (English, 1836 – 1919)
Landscape
Landscape near Ageles – Gazost at the foot of the Pyrenees

Landscape near Ageles – Gazost at the foot of the Pyrenees

Edward John Poynter (English, 1836 – 1919)
Landscape
The Golden Age

The Golden Age (1875)

Edward John Poynter (English, 1836 – 1919)
Figurative
Daniel’s Prayer

Daniel’s Prayer (1865–81)

Edward John Poynter (English, 1836 – 1919)
Religion
Joseph Before Pharoah

Joseph Before Pharoah (1864–81)

Edward John Poynter (English, 1836 – 1919)
Religion
Joseph Distributes Corn

Joseph Distributes Corn (1864–81)

Edward John Poynter (English, 1836 – 1919)
Religion
Joseph Presents His Father to Pharoah

Joseph Presents His Father to Pharoah (1864–81)

Edward John Poynter (English, 1836 – 1919)
Religion
Miriam

Miriam (1864–81)

Edward John Poynter (English, 1836 – 1919)
Religion
Moses and Aaron Before Pharoah

Moses and Aaron Before Pharoah (1863–81)

Edward John Poynter (English, 1836 – 1919)
Religion
Moses Keeping Jethro’s Sheep

Moses Keeping Jethro’s Sheep (1863–81)

Edward John Poynter (English, 1836 – 1919)
Religion
Moses Slaying the Egyptian

Moses Slaying the Egyptian (1863–81)

Edward John Poynter (English, 1836 – 1919)
Religion
Moses Strikes the Rock

Moses Strikes the Rock (1865–81)

Edward John Poynter (English, 1836 – 1919)
Religion
Pharoah Honors Joseph

Pharoah Honors Joseph (1864–81)

Edward John Poynter (English, 1836 – 1919)
Religion
The Israelites in Egypt–Water Carriers

The Israelites in Egypt–Water Carriers (1881)

Edward John Poynter (English, 1836 – 1919)
Religion
Feeding The Sacred Ibis In The Halls Of Karnac

Feeding The Sacred Ibis In The Halls Of Karnac

Edward John Poynter (English, 1836 – 1919)
Figurative
A Moonlight Scene, Venice

A Moonlight Scene, Venice (1879)

Edward John Poynter (English, 1836 – 1919)
Landscape
Beware, trust her not, she is fooling thee

Beware, trust her not, she is fooling thee (1865)

Edward John Poynter (English, 1836 – 1919)
Figurative
The Peacock Fan

The Peacock Fan

Edward John Poynter (English, 1836 – 1919)
Figurative
Eliza Eastlake

Eliza Eastlake

Edward John Poynter (English, 1836 – 1919)
Figurative
Psyche

Psyche (1884)

Edward John Poynter (English, 1836 – 1919)
Mythology
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