Edmund blair leighton was the second of three children born to charles blair leighton 18231855 and the former caroline boosey. Intended to lead the young and the old into paths of happiness, and to prepare them for a holy companionship with him whose kingdom is as boundless as his love 1894 14782961535. All edmund blairleighton paintings are hand painted and include a 30day moneyback guarantee. Blair leighton 1908 lower left oil on canvas 55 x 43 in. Blair leighton was no relation of frederick lord leighton, pra, but the son of another painter, charles blair leighton.
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