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'''Charles Spencelayh''' (b. October 27 1865 – d. June 29 1958) was an English painter. Born in [[Rochester, Kent|Rochester]], [[Kent]], he first studied at the [[Royal College of Art|National Art Training School]], [[South Kensington]] <sup>[1]</sup>. He also studied in [[Paris]] but exhibited mainly in Britain. Between 1892 and 1958, he exhibited more than 30 paintings at the [[Royal Academy]], including ‘''Why War’'' (1939) <sup>[2]</sup> , which won the Royal Academy ‘Picture of the Year’ for 1939. He was also a founder member of the [[Royal Society of Miniature Painters]]. |
'''Charles Spencelayh''' (b. [[October 27]] [[1865]] – d. [[June 29]] [[1958]]) was an English painter. Born in [[Rochester, Kent|Rochester]], [[Kent]], he first studied at the [[Royal College of Art|National Art Training School]], [[South Kensington]] <sup>[1]</sup>. He also studied in [[Paris]] but exhibited mainly in Britain. Between 1892 and 1958, he exhibited more than 30 paintings at the [[Royal Academy]], including ‘''Why War’'' (1939) <sup>[2]</sup> , which won the Royal Academy ‘Picture of the Year’ for 1939. He was also a founder member of the [[Royal Society of Miniature Painters]]. |
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Many of his subjects were of domestic scenes, painted with an almost photographic detail, such as ‘''The Laughing Parson’'' (1935)<sup>[3]</sup> and ''His Daily Ration'' (1946)<sup>[4]</sup>. He also painted [[still life]] subjects including ‘''Apples''’ (1951). |
Many of his subjects were of domestic scenes, painted with an almost photographic detail, such as ‘''The Laughing Parson’'' (1935)<sup>[3]</sup> and ''His Daily Ration'' (1946)<sup>[4]</sup>. He also painted [[still life]] subjects including ‘''Apples''’ (1951). |
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Spencelayh was a favourite of [[Mary of Teck|Queen Mary]], who was an avid collector of his work. In 1924 he painted a miniature of [[George V of the United Kingdom|King George V]] for [[Queen Mary's Dolls' House|Queen Mary’s dolls house]]. |
Spencelayh was a favourite of [[Mary of Teck|Queen Mary]], who was an avid collector of his work. In 1924 he painted a miniature of [[George V of the United Kingdom|King George V]] for [[Queen Mary's Dolls' House|Queen Mary’s dolls house]]. |
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Revision as of 12:48, 6 July 2007
Charles Spencelayh (b. October 27 1865 – d. June 29 1958) was an English painter. Born in Rochester, Kent, he first studied at the National Art Training School, South Kensington [1]. He also studied in Paris but exhibited mainly in Britain. Between 1892 and 1958, he exhibited more than 30 paintings at the Royal Academy, including ‘Why War’ (1939) [2] , which won the Royal Academy ‘Picture of the Year’ for 1939. He was also a founder member of the Royal Society of Miniature Painters. Many of his subjects were of domestic scenes, painted with an almost photographic detail, such as ‘The Laughing Parson’ (1935)[3] and His Daily Ration (1946)[4]. He also painted still life subjects including ‘Apples’ (1951). Spencelayh was a favourite of Queen Mary, who was an avid collector of his work. In 1924 he painted a miniature of King George V for Queen Mary’s dolls house.
Notes
1. Now the Royal College of Art
2. Harris Museum & Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire
3. The Grundy Art Galley, Blackpool, Lancashire
4. Nottingham City Museums & Art Galleries
Further Reading
- Aubrey Noakes 'Spencelayh' ISBN 978-1-904449-49-2