Artist

James Sant

Portrait of James Sant
Portrait of James Sant

British, 1820–1916

James Sant was a British Academic Art artist. 3 works are cataloged here, principally at National Library of Wales. James Sant was born in London.

James Sant (1820–1916) was one of the most eminent English painters of the Victorian era, specialising in portraiture and known particularly for images of aristocratic women and children, with a strong allegorical approach to childhood symbolism. He was an elected member of the Royal Academy and appointed Principal Court Painter in Ordinary to Queen Victoria and the Royal Family.

Works by James Sant

Collections represented

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