Charlotte Nasmyth facts for kids
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Charlotte Nasmyth
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Charlotte Nasmyth by William Nicholson, 1827
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| Born | 17 February 1804 Edinburgh, Scotland
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| Died | 26 July 1884 (aged 80) Putney, England
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| Nationality | Scottish |
| Known for | Painting |
Charlotte Nasmyth (born February 17, 1804 – died July 26, 1884) was a talented Scottish painter. Her beautiful artworks were once called "gems" because they were so special. Today, you can find her paintings in famous places like the Scottish National Gallery and other museums.
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Who Was Charlotte Nasmyth?
Charlotte was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, in an area called St Andrew's parish. She was one of eleven children in her family. Her father, Alexander Nasmyth, was a very famous landscape artist of his time. Charlotte had six sisters and four brothers.
Growing Up as an Artist
Charlotte and her sisters, including Patrick, Jane, Barbara, Margaret, Elizabeth, and Anne, all learned art from their father. They worked with him in his art studio in Edinburgh. They also helped teach art classes to others.
After their father passed away in 1840, the family received money from his will. They also sold 155 of the family's paintings at an auction. This money helped the Nasmyth sisters become financially independent. It meant they could move to England and live on their own.
Charlotte's Art Career
Between 1831 and 1866, Charlotte showed her paintings in many important art exhibitions. These included the Royal Scottish Academy and the Royal Academy of Arts. She painted mostly "romantic landscapes," which are pictures of nature that often show strong feelings or dramatic scenes.
Charlotte mainly used oil paints, but she also worked with watercolors. She even made some etchings, which are a type of printmaking. Her paintings show landscapes from all over Britain, including north Wales, different parts of England, and Scotland. This tells us that she traveled a lot!
Charlotte was the most active artist among her six sisters. Modern art experts have described her as "the most flamboyant and wildest." This means she painted with a lot of freedom and style. People who saw her work long ago called her paintings "little gems." They also said her pictures were "delicious small-room pictures," perfect for a special spot in someone's home.
Charlotte loved to paint old, twisted tree trunks with broken branches. One reviewer in 1866 said about one of her landscapes, "This is the finest bit of tree painting in the exhibition." They praised her strong brushwork and beautiful colors.
Charlotte Nasmyth passed away in Putney, England, in 1884.
Portraits of Charlotte
You can see portraits of Charlotte by other artists today. One painting of her by William Nicholson is at the National Galleries Scotland. Another portrait by Andrew Geddes is kept at the British Museum.
Charlotte Nasmyth's Artworks
Charlotte's paintings are held in several important collections. You can find her works at the Scottish National Gallery and the British Museum. Other places include the University of Dundee Fine Art Collections, Alloa Tower (which belongs to the National Trust for Scotland), and Hill Top and the Beatrix Potter Gallery (part of the National Trust).
Famous Paintings by Charlotte
Here are some of her well-known artworks:
- Highland Pass
- Hampstead Heath
- Musselburgh
- The Bay of Naples
- Pastoral Landscape
- Kincardine Castle, Perthshire
- View of Alloa and Stirling Castle from Clackmann Hill
- The Entrance to Loch Katrine
- At Barnes, near Putney
- Penshurst Park, Kent
- Near Penryn, North Wales
- A Wooded Landscape with Travellers on a Path
- View in Essex
- Derwent Water
- Strathearn, Perthshire
- Burnham Beeches
- Mill at Barton, Lancashire
- Cottage in Epping Forest
- Distant View of London from Norwood
- Cottage of North Hope, North Wales
