Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema

Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema

Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, OM, RA born Lourens Alma Tadema was a Dutch painter who later settled in the United Kingdom becoming the last officially recognised denizen in 1873. A classical-subject painter, he became famous for his depictions of the luxury and decadence of the Roman Empire. Alma-Tadema was considered one of the most popular Victorian painters.