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John Mulcaster Carrick
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| Born | 1833 |
| Died | 22 September 1896 |
| Nationality | British |
John Mulcaster Carrick (born in 1833 – died September 22, 1896) was a British artist from the Victorian era. He was known for his paintings, etchings, and illustrations. He mostly painted landscapes (scenes of nature) and genre subjects (scenes from everyday life). His style was somewhat like the Pre-Raphaelite artists.
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About John Mulcaster Carrick
Early Life and Family
John Mulcaster Carrick was born in Carlisle, England, in 1833. He was baptized on April 9th of that year. His father, Thomas Heathfield Carrick, was a chemist who later became an artist. It is believed that John learned to paint from his father.
By 1839, John's family moved to London. He lived there for most of his life. He spent his time painting many different landscapes.
Becoming an Artist
John started showing his artwork when he was young. In 1854, he exhibited a study at the British Institution. He also showed a painting of Borrowdale at the Royal Academy. He continued to exhibit more paintings in 1855 and 1856.
A very important art critic named John Ruskin noticed his painting called The Village Postman in 1856. Ruskin said the painting showed "more than usual fidelity" and "immense labour." This meant he thought the painting was very accurate and took a lot of hard work. The Spectator magazine also praised this painting. The Athenaeum magazine commented on The Village Postman and another painting of Rydal he showed the next year. In 1860, The Athenaeum said his picture of Nice in winter would "delight all lovers of nature."
His Art Style and Travels
By 1870, John was living with his wife, Louisa, and their first son. At this time, his paintings of Spanish landscapes were seen as "Pre-Raphaelite." This style focused on bright colors, lots of detail, and often had moral or symbolic meanings. Both of his sons also became artists.
In 1871, he was working in Cornwall, a county in England known for its beautiful coastlines. By 1883, he was working with the Newlyn School artists, a group known for painting everyday life outdoors.
John was very interested in the Pre-Raphaelite style of painting. He even joined the Hogarth Club, a group of artists who supported this style. He also traveled to Switzerland and France, which likely inspired many of his landscape paintings.
Later Life
John Mulcaster Carrick passed away at his home in Chiswick, London, when he was 63 years old. His paintings can be found in public art collections in Glasgow and Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
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