Frederic Leighton: A Victorian Master of Myth and Decoration Frederic Leighton (1830–96) stands as a pivotal figure in 19th-century British art, a master whose career bridged the gap between academic tradition and the burgeoning aestheticism of his time. Born into a wealthy family with a strong artistic lineage – his father was a renowned portrait painter – Leighton’s early life fostered an environment steeped in artistic appreciation…