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| Self portrait |
Charles showed his work at the Paris Salon but most of his exhibitions were in Britain. Between 1892 and 1958, he exhibited over 30 paintings at the Royal Academy, including "Why War" (1939), which won the Royal Academy ‘Picture of the Year’. He was also a founder member of the Royal Society of Miniature Painters, where he exhibited 129 miniatures between 1896 and 1954.
His son Vernon served in the Kings Liverpool and was later commissioned into the Worcersters.
Many of his subjects were of domestic scenes, painted with an almost photographic detail, such as "The Laughing Parson" (1935) and "His Daily Ration" (1946). He also painted still life subjects including "Apples" (1951).
Chaarles 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 the Queen's dolls’ house.
Charles died on 25th June 1958.
On 17th December 2009, Charles Spencelayh's masterpiece "The Old Dealer" was sold at auction at Sotheby's for over £345,000.
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| “A Minute’s Silence” painted in 1928 by Charles Spencelayh. |
Source: Wikipedia
NOTE; Silence is observed as part of Remembrance Day to remember those who died in conflict. Held each year at 11:00 am on 11th November.
