Word: keppel
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...born in 1723 at Plympton in Devonshire. When eighteen years of age he was apprenticed to Hudson, a famous portrait painter. This relation lasting but two years, he set up for himself and met with considerable success. During this time he formed a warm acquaintance with Admiral Vicomte Keppel. He accompanied the latter in his trip to the Mediterranean. He carefully studied the galleries of Rome, Florence and Venice. Three years later he returned to England and rented a studio in London...