James Herbert Snell was born in London. Studied at the Heatherley's, also in Paris and Amsterdam. Exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1880, Grosvenor Galery, New Gallery, Royal Scottish Academy and Paris Salon. Elected ROI in 1909. From 1905 worked mainly in the south of France. His work is represented in Canterbury City Art Gallery, St.Ives Town Gallery, Northampton Art Gallery (see http://www.bbc.co.uk/arts/yourpaintings/artists/james-herbert-snell"class="link1">BBC Your Paintings).