George Hayter Enter a
feeling, not
a gallery.
Choose a mood and the room itself answers — the light cools or warms, the air changes pace, and only the works that carry that feeling step forward from the dark. Everything else recedes into shadow.
George Hayter
Early Life and Education Born: December 17, 1792, in St James's, London, England Died: January 18, 1871, in London, England Parents: Charles Hayter (miniature painter and drawing teacher) and an unknown mother. Early Training: Admitted to the Royal Academy Schools early in his life. Studied under Fuseli. Naval Service: Briefly served as a midshipman in the Royal Navy in 1808, but left after a disagreement about his art studie
s. Family Life: Married Sarah Milton when he was 15 and she was 28; they had three children. Later formed a relationship with Louisa Cauty, with whom he had two more children. His domestic life was unconventional for the time. Artistic Development and Key Works Early Style: Initially focused on miniatures and portraits in chalk and crayons. Italian Period (1816-1826): Studied in Rome, influenced by Canova's classical style; pa…