Joseph Severn (7 December 1793 – 3 August 1879) was an English portrait and subject painter and a personal friend of the famous English poet John Keats. He exhibited portraits, Italian genre, literary and biblical subjects, and a selection of his paintings can today be found in some of the most important museums in London, including the National Portrait Gallery, the Victoria and Albert Museum and Tate Britain.
Read more about Joseph Severn: Background, Early Years in London 1815-1820, Journey To Italy With John Keats, 1820–1821, Life and Work After The Death of Keats, Marriage and Family, Death, Paintings, A New Edition and Biography
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