What is john melhuish strudwick?

John Melhuish Strudwick (1849-1937) was a British painter who is best known for his idyllic and romanticized depictions of medieval life. He was born in Clapham, London, and studied at the South Kensington School of Art and the Royal Academy of Arts in London.

Strudwick was heavily influenced by the Pre-Raphaelite movement, particularly the work of Dante Gabriel Rossetti. He often painted allegorical and mythological scenes, featuring beautiful women and themes of love and nature.

His style was highly detailed, with bright, vivid colors and a dreamlike quality. He was also skilled in stained glass design and worked on numerous church commissions throughout his career.

Strudwick was a member of the Royal Watercolour Society and the Royal Society of British Artists. His work has been exhibited at the Royal Academy, the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, and the Manchester City Art Gallery.

Today, his paintings can be found in the collections of numerous museums, including the Tate Gallery in London and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.