Charlotte Verity facts for kids
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Charlotte Verity
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| Born | 1 June 1954 RAF Wegburg, Germany
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| Nationality | British |
| Known for | painting and printmaking |
Charlotte Verity, Lady Le Brun (born 1954) is a talented British artist. She is known for her beautiful paintings and prints. Today, she lives and works in Somerset, a county in the UK. Her art has been shown in many exhibitions, and a special book about her work was published in 2016.
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About Charlotte Verity
Charlotte Verity was born in Germany in 1954. She studied art at the Slade School of Art in London from 1973 to 1977. In her final year, she won a special prize from the school. In 1978, she received a scholarship that allowed her to travel and study art in Italy.
Exhibitions and Teaching
Since her studies, Charlotte Verity has often shown her artwork in group exhibitions. These include famous shows like the John Moores Painting Prize and the Royal Academy’s Summer Exhibition. She has also had her own solo exhibitions at various galleries. More recently, her work was displayed at Purdy Hicks in London (2016) and the Garden Museum in London (2011 and 2018).
In 2001, Verity started teaching at the Royal Drawing School in London, where she still teaches today. In 2010, she was asked by the Sir John Soane’s Museum to paint a portrait of its former director, Margaret Richardson.
A special book, called a monograph, about Charlotte Verity's artwork was published in November 2016. It includes writings by other artists and art historians.
Art Residencies and Collections
Charlotte Verity has also been an "artist-in-residence" at places like the Towner Art Gallery and the Garden Museum. This means she spent time working and creating art in these locations.
Her artwork is part of many public collections. These are places like museums and galleries that own her art for everyone to see. Some of these include the Arts Council Collection in the UK, Deutsche Bank, the Garden Museum in London, and the Museum of Contemporary Art in San Diego.
Charlotte Verity is married to another artist, Sir Christopher Le Brun. They have three children together.
Where You Can See Her Art
Charlotte Verity's art is held in many important collections. This means her paintings and prints are owned by these places for people to enjoy. Some of these collections include:
- Arts Council England
- Derby Museum and Art Gallery
- Deutsche Bank
- Garden Museum, London
- Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
- Paintings in Hospitals, UK
- Sir John Soane's Museum
- University College London
- Westminster School
