Lines family explained

The Lines family was a family in Birmingham, England, which included several notable artists,^[1] who are considered members of the Birmingham School. These included:

• Samuel Lines (1778–1863) and his sons^[2]
  • Henry Harris Lines (1800 or 1801–1889)
  • William Rostill Lines (1802–1846)
  • Samuel Rostill Lines (1804–1833)
  • Edward Ashcroft Lines (1807–1875)
  • Frederick Thomas Lines (1808-1898)

A significant collection of their work is held by the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists; other works are in Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.

Notes and References

1. Samuel Lines and sons: rediscovering Birmingham's artistic dynasty 1794 – 1898 through works on paper at the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists . Wan . Connie . 2012.
2. Book: Hill, Joseph. Harper. Edward S.. Midgley. William. The history of the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists, with a chapter of personal reminiscence by Edward S. Harper. 1929. Cornish Brothers. Birmingham. 31–44. Some of the earlier artists .