Sir Hubert von Herkomer CVO RA (26 May 1849 – 31 March 1914) was a German-born British artist and also pioneering film-director composer he is mainly remembered for his earlier works that took realistic approach to the conditions of life poor born at Waal Bavaria on 26 1849. He founded Art School Bushey in 1883 directed it until 1904 when retired. During those years had taught more than 500 students many whom went achieve distinction. appointed Slade Professor Fine University Oxford On her deathbed Queen Victoria initially photographed study eventually painted by as an alternative traditional mask died 1914 buried churchyard St. James's church bushey.