About William Cubley
Lived 1816 – 1896 (aged 79). William Cubley was a British painter.
William Harold Cubley (9 October 1816 – 1896) was an English painter of landscapes and portraits in the tradition of Sir Joshua Reynolds. He studied with Sir William Beechey, and was an important early influence on Sir William Nicholson and William Caparne.
Life Cubley was born on 9 October 1816 in Heanor, Derbyshire. His father was a needlemaker. The family moved to Nottingham in 1819,
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Who was William Cubley?
painter, educator (1816-1896)
When was William Cubley born?
William Cubley was born on 9 October 1816 in Heanor.
When did William Cubley die?
William Cubley died on 10 August 1896 in Llanberis.
What was William Cubley's occupation?
William Cubley was a painter.
What nationality was William Cubley?
William Cubley was British.
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