Artist research - Hugh Thomson

Hugh Thomson was an artist and illustrator, born in 1860.
When Thomson was 14, he began working at a local linen factory, and three years later, he moved to working with colour printing, and publishing.
While working in the field of printing and publishing, his artwork began to show, and his skills were encouraged by John Vinycomb, the then head of the art department.

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In 1884, he began working with Macmillan & Co, which involved working on the English illustrated magazine, and whilst working on this publication, he worked with some of the most recognisable writers and artists, in the day.

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Thomson has illustrated a large amount of books, and below are just a few of the ones that he has worked on.

• The Ballad of Beau Brocade (1892)
• The Story of Rosina (1896)
• Sense and Sensibility (1896)
• Mansfield Park (1897)
• Northanger Abbey and Persuasion (1898)

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The Ulster Museum in Belfast holds a large number of watercolours, drawings, and a complete set of his illustrated books by Thomson.

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