Charles Walter Simpson RI (8 May 1885 – 3 October 1971) was an English painter. He was born in Camberley, Surrey, England.[2] Simpson lived in Lamorna, Cornwall, in the early 1910s, and returned there in the 1930s, earning a reputation as an animal and bird painter.[3] He exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1948,[2] and his work was part of the art competitions at four Olympic Games.[4] An exhibition of his work was held at Penlee House Gallery and Museum in 2005.[2] From 1913 until her death in 1964, he was married to the artist Ruth Simpson.
Charles Walter Simpson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 May 1885 |
| Died | 3 October 1971 (aged 86)[1] |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Spouse | Ruth Simpson |
References
edit- ^ Charles Walter Simpson at Olympedia (archive)
- ^ a b c "Charles Walter Simpson". The Lamorna Society. Archived from the original on 8 March 2012. Retrieved 24 January 2013.
- ^ "Falmouth National Maritime Museum 2". Antiques Roadshow. Series 35. Episode 8. 25 November 2012. BBC. Retrieved 25 November 2012.
- ^ "Charles Walter Simpson". Olympedia. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
External links
edit- 27 artworks by or after Charles Walter Simpson at the Art UK site
- Charles Walter Simpson's profile at Sports Reference.com
- Brief biography of Charles Walter Simpson
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