Frederic Leighton (1830–1896)
Frederic Leighton (1830–1896); British painter, draughtsman, and sculptor. Created by: PICRYL - Public Domain Media Search Engine Dated: 1830Frederic Leighton (1830–1896) known as Sir Frederic Leighton between 1878 and 1896, was an English painter and sculptor. His works depicted historical, biblical, and classical subject matter. Leighton was the bearer of the shortest-lived peerage in history; after only one day his hereditary peerage became extinct upon his death.