Edwin Landseer
English painter (1802-1873)
1802 — 1873
Quick Facts
Profession
English painter (1802-1873)
Born
March 7, 1802
Died
1873 (age ~71)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
artist, painter, sculptor
United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandBorn in LondonDied in London
1802
Born in London (1802-03-07)
1873
Died in London
About
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer was an English painter and sculptor, well known for his paintings of animals – particularly horses, dogs, and stags. His best-known work is the lion sculptures at the base of Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square.
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Who is Edwin Landseer?+
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer was an English painter and sculptor, well known for his paintings of animals – particularly horses, dogs, and stags. His best-known work is the lion sculptures at the base of Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square.
What does the name Edwin mean?+
The name Edwin means "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: Ēadwine, from *Audawini, from *Audawiniz. Akin to Auðun, Auðunn, Otwin, Audun, and the Lombard king's name Audoin (Ouen).". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Edwin Landseer born?+
Edwin Landseer was born on March 7, 1802.
When did Edwin Landseer die?+
Edwin Landseer died in 1873, at approximately 71 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: Ēadwine, from *Audawini, from *Audawiniz. Akin to Auðun, Auðunn, Otwin, Audun, and the Lombard king's name Audoin (Ouen).
The name Edwin is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: Ēadwine, from *Audawini, from *Audawiniz. Akin to Auðun, Auðunn, Otwin, Audun, and the Lombard king's name Audoin (Ouen).". It is traditionally a male name.
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Edwin — March 7, 1802
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Muluc
Water — emotions, purification, flow
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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Your work hangs in my living room. Best decision I ever made.
— a collector
You made me see color differently. Literally.
— a painter
The room changes when your piece is on the wall.
— gallery owner
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