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H. M. (Herbert Minton) Cundall
1848–1940
An art historian and critic with a deep love of British painting, he wrote lively, accessible books that helped bring watercolor and Victorian art to a wider audience. His work still offers a clear window into the artists and tastes of late 19th- and early 20th-century Britain.
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Birket Foster, R.W.S. Sixteen examples in colour of the artist's work
by H. M. (Herbert Minton) Cundall
About the author
Born in 1848 and active well into the early 20th century, Herbert Minton Cundall built his reputation as a writer on art, especially British watercolor painting and Victorian artists. Records from the Royal Academy identify him as an author on art and note that he served as secretary of the Hogarth Club.
His books include A History of British Water Colour Painting, Birket Foster, and English Painters of the Victorian Era. Contemporary editions and library records also show him using the post-nominals I.S.O. and F.S.A., suggesting official recognition and antiquarian interests alongside his art writing.
Cundall died in 1940. Though he is not a household name today, his books remain useful for readers who enjoy older art history written with enthusiasm, strong visual interest, and a clear affection for British painters.