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James Curnock (1812 - 1862) was an English painter specilising in portrait and figuritive subjects. He lived in Bristol all of his life. Many of his works can be found in the Bristol Art Gallery as well as many galleries around the world. James had three brothers and two sisters. One brother was Nehemiah Curnock, the author of 'The Father of Methodism' Life of John Wesley, written for children. He was married to Sarah Wilson of whom he had three sons and one daughter. One son being James Jackson Curnock, a recognised landscape artist who also has many works displayed in galleries. James died at the age of 50 in 1862 from Tuberculosis.