Charles Edward Perugini, originally known as Carlo Perugini and born on September 1, 1839, was an Italian-born English painter. His work, deeply rooted in Romanticism and the Victorian era, is distinguished by its engaging depiction and fascinating richness of detail. His life and work are a shining example of bridging cultural worlds and artistic traditions.
Born in Naples, Perugini moved with his family to England at the age of six, where he lived until he was 17. However, he received his artistic training in Italy under the tutelage of Giuseppe Bonolis and Giuseppe Mancinelli, and in Paris at Ary Scheffer. This broad cultural background helped shape the depth and richness of his artistic expression. After his training, he became a protégé of Lord Frederic Leighton, who brought him back to England in 1863. It is believed that Perugini originally worked as Leighton's studio assistant. Under Leighton's tutelage, Perugini began his career painting classical scenes before turning to the more lucrative fields of portraiture and genre paintings of beautiful women and children.
In 1874, Perugini married Kate Dickens, the youngest daughter of the famous writer Charles Dickens. Kate Perugini was a talented artist herself and sometimes collaborated with her husband. Perugini's 1878 painting "A Girl Reading," perhaps his best-known single work, is in the collection of the Manchester Art Gallery and was bequeathed by James Thomas Blair in 1917. A particular anecdote from Perugini's career is his portrait of Sophie Gray, sister-in-law of the Pre-Raphaelite painter Sir John Everett Millais. For many years, this painting was mistakenly considered to be the work of Millais himself.
Perugini and his wife were active members in the artistic circles of their time and led lively social lives. Perugini died in London in 1918, but left a rich artistic legacy that is still held in high esteem today. As a company specializing in the reproduction of high quality fine art prints, we take pride in preserving and spreading the legacy of artists like Charles Edward Perugini. Through our meticulous work and passion for art, we help ensure that the beauty and influence of the Victorian era continues to be present in the homes and hearts of art lovers around the world.
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.jpg "The Ramparts, Walmer Castle: Portraits of the Countess Granville, and the Ladies Victoria and Mary Leveson-Gower, 1891 by Charles Edward Perugini")
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