Charles Walter Simpson (English artist)

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] 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.

Not to be confused with Charles Walter Simpson (Canadian artist).
Charles Walter Simpson

RI
Born(1885-05-08)8 May 1885
Camberley, Surrey, England
Died3 October 1971(1971-10-03) (aged 86)[1]
NationalityEnglish
OccupationPainter
Spouse(s)Ruth Simpson

References
  1. Charles Walter Simpson at Olympedia
  2. "Charles Walter Simpson". The Lamorna Society. Archived from the original on 8 March 2012. Retrieved 24 January 2013.
  3. "Falmouth National Maritime Museum 2". Antiques Roadshow. Series 35. Episode 8. 2012-11-25. BBC. Retrieved 2012-11-25.


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