Thomas Hovenden | |
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 Thomas Hovenden in 1895 | |
| Born | December 28, 1840 |
| Died | August 14, 1895 (aged 54) |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Education | Cork School of Design National Academy of Design École des Beaux Arts under Cabanel |
| Known for | Painting |
| Notable work | The Last Moments of John Brown (1884) Breaking Home Ties (1890) |
| Spouse | Helen Corson Hovenden |
Thomas Hovenden (December 28, 1840 – August 14, 1895) was an Irish artist and teacher who spent much of his life in the United States. He painted realistic quiet family scenes and narrative subjects and often depicted African Americans.