Florence Castle facts for kids

Florence Elizabeth Castle (1867–1959) was a talented British artist. She was well-known for her paintings and illustrations.

About Florence Castle

Florence Castle was an artist who lived in London. She created many beautiful artworks during her life. She was active as a painter and illustrator for many years.

Early Life and Education

Florence Castle was born in Croydon, London, in 1867. Her father worked there as a commercial traveler. Florence went to Croydon High School when she was younger.

After high school, she decided to study art. She attended the Lambeth School of Art. There, she learned from a famous painter named Sir William Llewellyn. She also continued her art studies in Paris.

Her Art and Exhibitions

After her studies, Florence Castle came back to London. She lived there for the rest of her life. She had her own art studio in West Kensington.

Florence painted many different types of pictures. She created portraits of people. She also painted still life pieces, which are pictures of objects. Landscapes, or outdoor scenes, were another one of her specialties. She used both oils and pastels in her paintings. Besides painting, she also worked as an illustrator.

Florence Castle showed her art in many important places. She exhibited her works at the Royal Academy in London. She started showing her art there in 1892.

She also exhibited with other art groups, such as:

• The Royal Institute of Oil Painters
• The New English Art Club
• The Society of Women Artists (from 1905 to 1950)

Florence was also chosen to be a member of The Pastel Society. This shows how respected her work was. She continued to create and exhibit art for many decades.