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Charlotte Corday Returning to Prison

Charles Lucy’s "Charlotte Corday Returning to Prison" (1871) is a poignant Victorian portrait. Explore this realistic oil painting's muted tones, formal style & historical subject.

Explore the historical scenes & portraits of Charles Lucy (1814-1873), a Victorian painter known for works like 'Oliver Cromwell' & 'Interview between Milton & Galileo'.

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Artist Biography

early life and education

charles lucy, a british painter, was born in hereford, england in 1814. his family, the lucys of charlecote, warwickshire, had a strong artistic inclination, which influenced his early interest in art. with no formal training, charles lucy's natural talent led him to study at the école des beaux-arts under the romanticist paul delaroche, and later at the royal academy of arts in london.

artistic career

charles lucy's artistic career began with portrait painting, as evident from his early work, oliver cromwell (1599-1658), part of a series of portraits of eminent figures commissioned in 1868. this piece is now showcased at the v&a museum (https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/o124959/oliver-cromwell-1599-1658-oil-painting-lucy-charles/). throughout his career, charles lucy exhibited his work at the royal academy of arts in london, with notable pieces including the interview between milton and galileo (1840) and children in the wood, sold at sotheby's london in 1998.

legacy and later life

charles lucy co-founded a drawing school in camden town, london, and served as an instructor. his health began to decline, leading to his passing on may 18, 1873, in notting hill, london. charles lucy's legacy as a victorian era painter is marked by his captivating historical scenes and portraits, now showcased in various museums and private collections, including the v&a museum (https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/o124959/oliver-cromwell-1599-1658-oil-painting-lucy-charles/) and featured on ArtsDot.com.
charles lucy

charles lucy

1814 - 1873

Quick Facts

  • Artistic Movement Or Style: Victorian Era Painter
  • Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Romanticism']
  • Artists Who Influenced This Artist: ['Paul Delaroche']
  • Date Of Birth: 1814
  • Date Of Death: 1873
  • Full Name: Charles Lucy
  • Nationality: British
  • Notable Artworks:
    • Oliver Cromwell
    • Interview Milton/Galileo
    • Children in the Wood
  • Place Of Birth: Hereford, England
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