Frank Dicksee was born in London on November 27, 1853 and came from a family of artists. He showed early talent and studied at the Royal Academy Schools in London, where he entered in 1870. His career began as an illustrator, but he soon became known for his large-scale, romantic and dramatic paintings, which often dealt with historical, literary and mythological subjects. He became a member of the Royal Academy of Arts in 1881 and its president in 1924. He died in London on October 17, 1928.

Dicksee was strongly influenced by Romanticism and the Pre-Raphaelites. His works are characterized by detailed, realistic depictions, bright colors and sophisticated compositions. He was a master of oil painting and skillfully used light and shadow to create depth and drama. His best-known works include "Chivalry", "The Two Crowns", "Romeo and Juliet" and "La Belle Dame sans Merci". Dicksee's ability to tell emotional and dramatic stories made him an outstanding representative of Victorian and Edwardian art.