Charles Spencelayh, Moving

Charles Spencelayh, MovingThis early 20th century etching by British artist Charles Spencelayh depicts a man moving home with only a few bare essentials. His dejected look speaks volumes and its a typically observant commentary by Spencelayh, a master of poignant scenes. Charles Spencelayh was a rare breed of artist who avoided the usual trappings of the ever evolving philosophies of 19th 20th century British art. Raised in Rochester, Kent, his father knew Charles Dickens and

she strikes an interesting form

It’s possible that his grandmother had recently passed away - was this her home

thrilled to be one of the first to experience a new road

1770Provenance: FranceCondition: Areas of craquelure but the paint layer is stable

Brown was highly regarded and often praised in the Victorian press

within her own life

Müller-Wischin worked within a progressive circle of artists

Paint loss around the edges

An unusual pairing

Overall size: 13” x 17” / 33cm x 44cm

With a swift blow from a sharp sword

He sketched quickly using a drypoint needle on copper to capture their personality without delay