Holl

Holl, Frank, R.A. (1845-88), was the son of Francis Holl, A.R.A., a well-known London engraver. In 1863 his Abraham about to Sacrifice Isaac won the gold medal awarded to students by the Royal Academy. He was elected A.R.A. in 1878, aiid R.A. in 1883. After 1880 he devoted himself mainly to portrait-painting, a sphere in which he earned the greatest distinction. Among his best portraits are those of General Roberts (1882), the Duke of Cambridge, Lord Wolseley, and Mr. Bright (1883).