Moses Haughton

1 works by Moses Haughton (British, 1734–1804) are catalogued on Archive Lane, free to preview and available to download or order as a print.

Moses Haughton, an artist whose surname was occasionally written down as Horton, made his mark on the British art scene of the late Renaissance with his distinctive talent and sensitive aesthetic. Born around 1734 and baptized on March 27, 1735, Haughton's artistic career began in the unassuming Staffordshire town of Wednesbury, where he completed his apprenticeship as an enamel painter in the workshop of Hyla Holden. His destiny took him to Birmingham in 1761, a city then considered the cradle of the Industrial Revolution. There he worked for John Baskerville and Henry Clay, well-known figures on the art scene, with whom he honed his craft on enameled, lacquered and papier-mâché products. His artistic journey, however, took him not only through the workshops and studios of his mentors, but also to the haven of marriage. He married Elizabeth Haughton (1741 - January 13, 1816), a woman whose support certainly guided him on his creative path. The turning point in Haughton's career came in 1809, when he and Samuel Lines founded the Life Academy on Peck Lane, a nondescript street near the former Free Grammar School. This life school was so successful that it soon had to be moved to a larger space in Union Passage. From this remarkable institution emerged the prestigious (Royal) Birmingham Society of Artists in 1821.

At a glance

Most of Moses Haughton's work on the site falls under Plants & Animals (1).

By movement, it's catalogued as Academic (1).

Culture: English (1).

By orientation: 1 portrait.

Other British artists of the period

Artists from the same country and generation, also in the archive:

• James Gillray — 374 artworks
• John Buckler — 122 artworks
• Francis Wheatley — 95 artworks
• William Alexander — 88 artworks
• Thomas Hudson — 79 artworks
• John Downman — 78 artworks
• Julius Caesar Ibbetson — 64 artworks
• Pietro Fabris — 54 artworks

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Sizes and framing

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Frequently asked questions

How many Moses Haughton artworks does Archive Lane have?

1 public-domain artworks by Moses Haughton are catalogued on Archive Lane, each available as a free preview, a digital download, or a made-to-order print.

What nationality was Moses Haughton?

Moses Haughton is catalogued as British (born 1734, died 1804).

Can I download these as digital files?

Yes, every artwork can be previewed for free and downloaded as the original high-resolution file with a one-off purchase or a membership.

Can these be printed and framed?

Yes, any artwork here can be ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print, made to order and shipped locally.

Is this art really public domain?

Yes. Every artwork on Archive Lane is in the public domain, meaning the original copyright has expired, so it can be reproduced and sold as a print without a licence from the artist's estate.

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