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Landseer

American  
[land-seer, -syer] / ˈlænd sɪər, -sjər /

noun

  1. Sir Edwin Henry, 1802–73, English painter, especially of animals.


Landseer British  
/ ˈlænsɪə /

noun

  1. Sir Edwin Henry. 1802–73, English painter, noted for his studies of animals

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The industrialist Edward Betts was so delighted with the epic work in 1859 that he paid £800 - £200 above the fee Landseer had requested.

From BBC Jun. 16, 2026

The 1851 painting by Sir Edwin Landseer was saved for the nation after a campaign to raise £4m in March.

From BBC Oct. 26, 2017

She later had Lootie’s portrait painted by the renowned artist Landseer.

From Time Feb. 15, 2012

"This is the perfect example of showing how Landseer was trying to produce history paintings, it is almost like a battlefield scene."

From The Guardian May 9, 2010

The father, John Landseer, a most skilful engraver, was the author of some books on the art of engraving and archæology.

From Famous European Artists by Bolton, Sarah K.

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