William Stephen Coleman was an accomplished British painter predominantly known for his fine classically-inspired watercolours. Initially he trained as a surgeon before pursuing a career in the arts.

His works are often compared with those of eminent aesthetic movement artist Albert Joseph Moore (1841-1893). He's represented in numerous public collections.

Exhibited

Dudley Gallery, Arthur Tooth & Sons Gallery

Public Collections

Victoria Art Gallery in Somerset, Glasgow Museum, Museum of Croydon

Timeline

1829

Born in Horsham, Sussex to William Thomas Coleman and Henrietta Dendy.

Initially trained as a surgeon.

1859

Published ‘Our Woodlands, Heaths, and Hedges'.

1860

Published ‘British Butterflies'.

1865

Debuted at Dudley Gallery as a member of the committee. He continued to exhibit until 1879.

1869

Experimented with pottery decoration.

1871

Established the Mintons Art Pottery Studio in Kensington.

1904

Died in St John's Wood, London.