Daphne Charlton facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Daphne Charlton
Self-portrait
Born	Daphne Gribble 1909 Near York, England
Died	1991 (aged 81–82) London, England
Alma mater	Slade School of Fine Art
Known for	Painting

Daphne Charlton (born Daphne Gribble; 1909–1991) was an important British artist. She was known for her paintings, often showing scenes from her daily life and the places she lived.

Life and Art

Daphne Charlton was born in 1909 near York, in the northern part of England. She loved art and decided to study it in London.

Studying Art in London

In 1927, Daphne began her studies at the Slade School of Fine Art. This was a famous art school in London. While there, she met George Charlton, who was one of her teachers. They fell in love and got married in 1929.

Life in Hampstead

After they married, Daphne and George Charlton made their home in Hampstead. This is an area in north London. Daphne often painted scenes from Hampstead. It became a common subject in her artwork.

Friends and Fellow Artists

Daphne Charlton had many talented friends at the Slade School. One of her classmates was Mary Adshead, who was also a painter. Mary Adshead even painted a well-known picture of Daphne in 1935.

Daphne also knew the famous artist Stanley Spencer. He painted several portraits of Daphne. One famous painting from 1940, called Daphne, shows her wearing a stylish hat. Spencer had bought this hat especially for her to wear during the painting sessions. Another portrait of Daphne by Spencer, painted the next year, looked quite different. Daphne also painted Stanley Spencer. Her painting showed him looking sad, resting against a pillow.

Exhibitions and Collections

Daphne Charlton's paintings have been shown in art exhibitions. In 2005, an exhibition of her husband George Charlton's work also included some of Daphne's paintings. Today, you can find some of her artworks at the Burgh House & Hampstead Museum in London. This museum helps to keep her art alive for people to see and enjoy.