English painter known for pictures
based on historical incidents or episodes from literary works. Egg
also promoted younger artists, particularly the Pre-Raphaelites.
Egg's famous tryptich was exhibited untitled in 1858. It reveals
Egg's interest in serial narrative and dramatic situation. His literary
friends included Wilkie Collins and Charles Dickens. He acted with
Dickens in his amateur theatrical company. He died in Algeria, where
he was attempting to treat his asthma.
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