Percy Carpenter
Percy Carpenter (1820–1895), son of artists William Hookham Carpenter and Margaret Sarah Carpenter,[1] was a painter active in the mid-19th century.
Percy Carpenter | |
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 Percy Carpenter, c. 1862 | |
| Born | 1820 |
| Died | 1895 |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Royal Academy |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Parent(s) | William Hookham Carpenter and Margaret Sarah Carpenter |
Biography
Carpenter studied painting in the British Royal Academy and exhibited there, and at the British Institution ca. 1841–1842. From 1851 to 1858 he worked in Asia, producing works exhibited in the National Museum of Singapore and the Royal Academy.
In 1859, he was in India, where he produced works now exhibited in the India Office Library and published in books. In 1861 he published "Boar Hunting in India" which included "The Charge" (see illustration).[2] Like his father, he also served as a Keeper of Prints at the British Museum.[3][4] He was a friend of art critic, illustrator, and director of the British National Portrait Gallery, Sir George Scharf.[1]
Gallery
Hog Hunting in Bengal - plate 5, The Charge[2]
Ground of the Calcutta Cricket Club, 15th Jan'y. 1861 H.M. 68th L.I. from Rangoon, versus the Calcutta Cricket Club, depicting a visit by the 68th (Durham) Regiment of Foot (Light Infantry) to Calcutta Cricket Club (lithograph)
References
- National Portrait Gallery, London: Percy Carpenter portrait, 2010.
- Carpenter, Percy. "The Charge 1861". "Hog Hunting in Lower Bengal" by Percy Carpenter, published by Day and Son, lithographers to the Queen, W Thacker & Co, London, and Thacker, Spink & Co, Calcutta. Day & son. Archived from the original on 11 July 2011. Retrieved 5 December 2010.
- "Christie's fine art auctioneers: Percy Carpenter (mid 19th Century), Lot Notes". Christies.com. 16 June 1995. Retrieved 27 April 2013.
- "n.d. (accessed 4 Dec 2010)". Christies.com. 22 May 1997. Retrieved 27 April 2013.