Abraham Hulk Snr

1813 - 1897

Pre-Raphaelite Painter

Abraham Hulk Snr Biography

Abraham Hulk Senior specialized in marine subjects and Dutch estuary scenes, inspired by the turbulence and calm of the coastal waters and estuaries of The Netherlands. He showed a particular talent for capturing the atmosphere and varied effects of calms and storms. Abraham was the senior and most important member of the Hulk family of artists which also included his brother John Frederick, an animal painter, and his son Abraham Junior, a landscapist.