James Hayllar, R.B.A.
British, 1829–1920
Portrait of a Young Woman
Signed and dated “June 1889,” lower left
Oil on artist’s board
James Hayllar was a British painter of genre scenes, portraits, and landscapes. Born in Chichester, he settled in London in 1848 and studied with F. S. Cary, as well as at the Royal Academy Schools. He traveled extensively in Italy between 1851 and 1853 and exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1851, though he showed most frequently at Suffolk Street.
Hayllar initially focused on portraiture, later turning in the 1860s to scenes of childhood, achieving early success with Miss Lily’s Carriage Stops the Way. His work occasionally reflects Pre-Raphaelite influence, and in later years he also produced historical subjects.
In 1875, Hayllar rented Castle Priory, a large house overlooking the Thames at Wallingford, where he painted many of his best-known works depicting scenes of village life. Four of his daughters—Jessica, Edith, Mary, and Kate—were also accomplished artists.
References:
J. Johnson & A. Greutzner, Dictionary of British Artists 1880–1940
G. Waters, Dictionary of British Artists Working 1900–1950
C. Wood, Victorian Painters
Dimensions: 2” (D) x 8” (W) x 10” (H)
James Hayllar, R.B.A.
British, 1829–1920
Portrait of a Young Woman
Signed and dated “June 1889,” lower left
Oil on artist’s board
James Hayllar was a British painter of genre scenes, portraits, and landscapes. Born in Chichester, he settled in London in 1848 and studied with F. S. Cary, as well as at the Royal Academy Schools. He traveled extensively in Italy between 1851 and 1853 and exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1851, though he showed most frequently at Suffolk Street.
Hayllar initially focused on portraiture, later turning in the 1860s to scenes of childhood, achieving early success with Miss Lily’s Carriage Stops the Way. His work occasionally reflects Pre-Raphaelite influence, and in later years he also produced historical subjects.
In 1875, Hayllar rented Castle Priory, a large house overlooking the Thames at Wallingford, where he painted many of his best-known works depicting scenes of village life. Four of his daughters—Jessica, Edith, Mary, and Kate—were also accomplished artists.
References:
J. Johnson & A. Greutzner, Dictionary of British Artists 1880–1940
G. Waters, Dictionary of British Artists Working 1900–1950
C. Wood, Victorian Painters
Dimensions: 2” (D) x 8” (W) x 10” (H)
