He immediately became successful as an artist and first exhibited his work at the Royal Academy in 1854. Since that year until his death in 1923 his works were hung in every summer exhibition at the Royal Academy.
-Benjamin Williams Leader - an English Painter 1831-1923
About Benjamin Williams Leader: The English artist, Benjamin Williams Leader was Born in Worcester,He died in Surrey in 1923.Benjamin Williams Leader was knighted as Chevalier of the Legion of Honour by the French in 1889 and was created a full member of the Royal Academy in 1898.He was given the Freedom of the City of Worcester in recognition of his services.