Born in Newtown, Pa. He studied in the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and in 1838 entered the National Academy in New York. After studying abroad he returned to New York City in 1849 and began a successful career as a portrait painter.
John William Hill (1812-1879).
Born in England and died in this country. He did aquatint work and drew upon stone for the lithographers. Later he painted landscapes in water-colors and achieved considerable reputation.
Thomas Hill (1829- ).
Born in Birmingham, England. He came to the United States in 1840 and settled in Taunton, Mass. Until 1853 he followed the profession of ornamental painting, then studied in the life-class of the Pennsylvania Academy at Philadelphia. He removed to California and painted landscapes.
Minderhout Hobbema (1638-1709).
Born at Coeverden, Holland, and resided at Amsterdam. He was a friend of Ruysdael and their styles are similar.
William Hogarth (1697-1764).
Born at London. His father was a schoolmaster, who apprenticed him to an engraver, after which he entered the Academy of St. Martin's Lane.
Hans Holbein (1497-1554).