Charles Wynne Nicholls facts for kids
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Charles Wynne Nicholls
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Charles Wynne Nicholls, photograph in Dictionary of Irish Artists,
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| Born | 20 October 1831 Dublin, Ireland
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| Died | 24 January 1903 London, England
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| Nationality | Irish |
| Education | Royal Dublin Society; Royal Hibernian Academy |
| Known for | Painter |
| Movement | Orientalist; Genre art; Victorian painting |
Charles Wynne Nicholls (born October 20, 1831 – died January 24, 1903) was a talented Irish painter. He was known for his paintings of everyday life, historical events, and scenes from the Middle East, which are called Orientalist art.
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Who Was Charles Wynne Nicholls?
Charles Wynne Nicholls was born in Dublin, Ireland, on October 20, 1831. His family was middle-class. His father, John Nicholls, was a pharmacist, also known as an apothecary, in Dublin. His mother's name was Martha Craven.
His Art Education
Charles loved art from a young age. He studied painting at the Royal Dublin Society's Schools. He also attended the Royal Hibernian Academy. These were important art schools in Ireland.
Becoming a Professional Artist
In 1859, Charles began to show his artwork. He became a member of the Royal Hibernian Academy. He also regularly showed his paintings at the Royal Academy in London. In 1864, he moved from Ireland to London, England. But he continued to send his paintings to Dublin for exhibitions throughout his life. He lived at 44 Halsey Street in London.
His Popular Style
Charles Wynne Nicholls was a very skilled artist. He was part of the Victorian painting style. This style often showed portraits and city scenes. His paintings of everyday life (called genre art) and scenes from the Middle East were very popular. Many art collectors during the Victorian era wanted to buy his work.
Charles Wynne Nicholls passed away at his home in London on January 24, 1903.
What Kind of Art Did He Make?
Charles Wynne Nicholls painted many different subjects. He was especially known for his detailed and interesting scenes.
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The Light of the Harem
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The Parting Of Conrad And Medora
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Queen Victoria and Family on Brighton Sands, oil on canvas, 1860s
Some of His Famous Paintings
Here is a list of some of the paintings by Charles Wynne Nicholls:
- Tomb of Grace Darling
- Seaside Romance
- What are the wild waves saying?
- Lady in Lilac
- The Light of the Harem
- The Race between Atlanta and Melanion
- An Eastern Beauty, 1862
- A Young Woman in Distress Attended by her Maid
- Queen Victoria and Family on Brighton Sands 1860s
- Envious Glances, 1866 (This painting is in the Dover Collection)
- Courtship on The Beach, 1867 (You can see this one at Scarborough's Art Gallery)
- The Parting Of Conrad And Medora
- Loves me, Loves me Not
Want to Learn More?
- List of Orientalist artists
- Orientalism
