W. S. Coleman, most likely referring to William Stephen Coleman, was an English artist who lived from 1829 to 1904. Here's what we know about him:
- Career: Primarily a painter and book illustrator [Wikipedia].
- Art Style: Known for watercolors depicting landscapes with figures and semi-classical figures [Wikipedia]. His style resembled Birket Foster and Albert Joseph Moore [Wikipedia].
- Early Life: Born in Horsham, Sussex, England [Wikipedia].
- Family: Part of a large family, with his sister Helen Cordelia Coleman also becoming an artist [Wikipedia].
- Other artistic endeavors: Collaborated with other artists like Harrison Weir and Joseph Wolf on natural history illustrations [Wikipedia]. He also designed for Mintons, a pottery company [Invaluable].
While not as much information is available compared to prominent authors, these details provide a glimpse into W. S. Coleman's artistic career.
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