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Lot Essay
Edward William Wyon (1811-1885) was the son of Thomas Wyon, chief engraver of the seals. On the recommendation of E.H. Baily, he joined the Royal Academy Schools in 1829 and subsequently exhibited at the 1851 Great Exhibition and at the Royal Academy where he showed nearly one hundred works from 1831-1876.
The famous painting, The Calmady Children, by Sir Thomas Lawerence was painted in 1823 and depicts Emily (1818-1906) and Laura Anne (1820-1894) Calmady, who were aged five and three, respectively. The artist was delighted with the result of this portrait and, after its completion, is known to have said: 'This is my best picture. I have no hesitation in saying so--my best picture of the kind, quite--one of the few I should wish here-after to be known by.'
The famous painting, The Calmady Children, by Sir Thomas Lawerence was painted in 1823 and depicts Emily (1818-1906) and Laura Anne (1820-1894) Calmady, who were aged five and three, respectively. The artist was delighted with the result of this portrait and, after its completion, is known to have said: 'This is my best picture. I have no hesitation in saying so--my best picture of the kind, quite--one of the few I should wish here-after to be known by.'