Charles Wynne Nicholls | |
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 Charles Wynne Nicholls, photograph in Dictionary of Irish Artists, | |
| Born | 20 October 1831 Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 24 January 1903 London, England |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Education | Royal Dublin Society; Royal Hibernian Academy |
| Known for | Painter |
| Movement | Orientalist; Genre art; Victorian painting |
Charles Wynne Nicholls (20 October 1831 – 24 January 1903) was an Irish painter of genre, historical subjects and Orientalist scenes.
Charles Wynne Nicholls was born into a middle-class family in Dublin on 20 October 1831. His father, John Nicholls, was an apothecary of 48 Dawson Street in Dublin. His mother was Martha Craven.
Nicholls studied art at the Royal Dublin Society's Schools and the Royal Hibernian Academy. He began to exhibit in 1859 as a Member of the Royal Hibernian Academy. He exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy as well. He left Ireland for London in 1864, but continued to exhibit in Dublin for the rest of his life. He lived at 44 Halsey Street in London.[1]
A representative of the Victorian painting genre of portraits and city landscapes, he was a very capable artist. His genre and Oriental scenes were very popular and found a ready market among Victorian art collectors.[2]
He died at his home in London on 24 January 1903.
Select list of paintings
