Eyre Crowe (painter)
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Eyre Crowe was an English
painter
, principally of historical art
and genre scenes, but with an interest in social realism
. He was born in London
but grew up in France
. He was the eldest son of the journalist Eyre Evans Crowe
and brother of the journalist, diplomat and art historian Joseph Archer Crowe
. He was a pupil of William Darley and later of Paul Delaroche
in Paris
. He traveled in the United States
as amanuensis
to Thackeray
between 1852 and 1853. He published With Thackeray in America (1893) and Thackeray's Haunts and Homes (1897). He exhibited paintings at the Royal Academy
in London between 1846 and 1908. In 1876 he was elected an associate of the Royal Academy
.
His pictures include "Slaves Waiting for Sale: Richmond, Virginia" (1861); "Defoe
in the Pillory" (1862); "Brick Court" or "Death of Goldsmith" (1863); "Luther
Pasting his Theses on the Church Door of Wittenburg
" (1864); "Shinglers" or "The Foundry" (1869); "The Penance of Dr Johnson, 1784" (1869); "The Dinner Hour, Wigan
" (1874); "A Sheep-Shearing Match" (1875); "Sandwiches" (1881); "Convicts at Work, Portsmouth
" (1887); "Nelson
Leaving England for the Last Time" (1888); "The Founder of English Astronomy" (1891); "The Brig
s of Ayr
" (1894); "The Gipsy's Rest" (1897); "Trial for Bigamy
" (1897) and "James II
at the Battle of La Hogue" (1898).
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
painter
Painting
Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a surface . The application of the medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush but other objects can be used. In art, the term painting describes both the act and the result of the action. However, painting is...
, principally of historical art
History painting
History painting is a genre in painting defined by subject matter rather than an artistic style, depicting a moment in a narrative story, rather than a static subject such as a portrait...
and genre scenes, but with an interest in social realism
Social realism
Social Realism, also known as Socio-Realism, is an artistic movement, expressed in the visual and other realist arts, which depicts social and racial injustice, economic hardship, through unvarnished pictures of life's struggles; often depicting working class activities as heroic...
. He was born in London
London
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but grew up in France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
. He was the eldest son of the journalist Eyre Evans Crowe
Eyre Evans Crowe
Eyre Evans Crowe was an English journalist and historian.He commenced his work as a writer for the London newspaper press in connection with the Morning Chronicle, and he afterwards became a leading contributor to the Examiner and the Daily News...
and brother of the journalist, diplomat and art historian Joseph Archer Crowe
Joseph Archer Crowe
Sir Joseph Archer Crowe , was an English consular official and art critic, whose volumes of the History of Painting in Italy, co-written with the Italian critic Giovanni Battista Cavalcaselle , stand at the beginning of disciplined modern art history writing in English,...
. He was a pupil of William Darley and later of Paul Delaroche
Hippolyte Delaroche
Hippolyte Delaroche , commonly known as Paul Delaroche, was a French painter born in Paris. Delaroche was born into a wealthy family and was trained by Antoine-Jean, Baron Gros, who then painted life-size histories and had many students.The first Delaroche picture exhibited was the large Josabeth...
in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
. He traveled in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
as amanuensis
Amanuensis
Amanuensis is a Latin word adopted in various languages, including English, for certain persons performing a function by hand, either writing down the words of another or performing manual labour...
to Thackeray
William Makepeace Thackeray
William Makepeace Thackeray was an English novelist of the 19th century. He was famous for his satirical works, particularly Vanity Fair, a panoramic portrait of English society.-Biography:...
between 1852 and 1853. He published With Thackeray in America (1893) and Thackeray's Haunts and Homes (1897). He exhibited paintings at the Royal Academy
Royal Academy
The Royal Academy of Arts is an art institution based in Burlington House on Piccadilly, London. The Royal Academy of Arts has a unique position in being an independent, privately funded institution led by eminent artists and architects whose purpose is to promote the creation, enjoyment and...
in London between 1846 and 1908. In 1876 he was elected an associate of the Royal Academy
Royal Academy
The Royal Academy of Arts is an art institution based in Burlington House on Piccadilly, London. The Royal Academy of Arts has a unique position in being an independent, privately funded institution led by eminent artists and architects whose purpose is to promote the creation, enjoyment and...
.
His pictures include "Slaves Waiting for Sale: Richmond, Virginia" (1861); "Defoe
Defoe
Defoe can refer to:*Defoe , a 17th century zombie story by Pat Mills and Leigh Gallagher for 2000AD*Daniel Defoe, author of Robinson Crusoe*Gideon Defoe, author of Pirates!*Jermain Defoe, English footballer who plays for Tottenham Hotspur...
in the Pillory" (1862); "Brick Court" or "Death of Goldsmith" (1863); "Luther
Martin Luther
Martin Luther was a German priest, professor of theology and iconic figure of the Protestant Reformation. He strongly disputed the claim that freedom from God's punishment for sin could be purchased with money. He confronted indulgence salesman Johann Tetzel with his Ninety-Five Theses in 1517...
Pasting his Theses on the Church Door of Wittenburg
Wittenburg
Wittenburg is a town in the district Ludwigslust-Parchim in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. Population 5570, area 46.25 km². Wittenburg should not be confused with the much bigger Wittenberg....
" (1864); "Shinglers" or "The Foundry" (1869); "The Penance of Dr Johnson, 1784" (1869); "The Dinner Hour, Wigan
Wigan
Wigan is a town in Greater Manchester, England. It stands on the River Douglas, south-west of Bolton, north of Warrington and west-northwest of Manchester. Wigan is the largest settlement in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan and is its administrative centre. The town of Wigan had a total...
" (1874); "A Sheep-Shearing Match" (1875); "Sandwiches" (1881); "Convicts at Work, Portsmouth
Portsmouth
Portsmouth is the second largest city in the ceremonial county of Hampshire on the south coast of England. Portsmouth is notable for being the United Kingdom's only island city; it is located mainly on Portsea Island...
" (1887); "Nelson
Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson
Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson, 1st Duke of Bronté, KB was a flag officer famous for his service in the Royal Navy, particularly during the Napoleonic Wars. He was noted for his inspirational leadership and superb grasp of strategy and unconventional tactics, which resulted in a number of...
Leaving England for the Last Time" (1888); "The Founder of English Astronomy" (1891); "The Brig
Brig
A brig is a sailing vessel with two square-rigged masts. During the Age of Sail, brigs were seen as fast and manoeuvrable and were used as both naval warships and merchant vessels. They were especially popular in the 18th and early 19th centuries...
s of Ayr
Ayr
Ayr is a town and port situated on the Firth of Clyde in south-west Scotland. With a population of around 46,000, Ayr is the largest settlement in Ayrshire, of which it is the county town, and has held royal burgh status since 1205...
" (1894); "The Gipsy's Rest" (1897); "Trial for Bigamy
Bigamy
In cultures that practice marital monogamy, bigamy is the act of entering into a marriage with one person while still legally married to another. Bigamy is a crime in most western countries, and when it occurs in this context often neither the first nor second spouse is aware of the other...
" (1897) and "James II
James II
James II may refer to:* James II, Count of La Marche , King Consort of Naples* James II , the second EP by Mancunian band James* James II of Aragon , King of Sicily...
at the Battle of La Hogue" (1898).