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Lot Essay
Home at last!, a reprise of Hemy's Academy exhibit of 1909 with the same title, depicts a stretch of the Thames at Limehouse in London, a subject to which he returned throughout his career.
Charles Napier Hemy studied at Newcastle Art School and worked on church decoration in Newcastle and Lyons, France. He began to exhibit in London in 1863 and it was during this early period that his works showed strong Pre-Raphaelite influence, particularly in the detailed painting of rocks. He then studied with Baron Leys in Antwerp and it was due to his influence that he began to paint historical scenes, mostly in 16th century costume. Hemy then turned to marine painting from around 1880 and he pursued this genre for the remainder of his career. He moved to Falmouth, Cornwall and spent much time sailing.
Charles Napier Hemy studied at Newcastle Art School and worked on church decoration in Newcastle and Lyons, France. He began to exhibit in London in 1863 and it was during this early period that his works showed strong Pre-Raphaelite influence, particularly in the detailed painting of rocks. He then studied with Baron Leys in Antwerp and it was due to his influence that he began to paint historical scenes, mostly in 16th century costume. Hemy then turned to marine painting from around 1880 and he pursued this genre for the remainder of his career. He moved to Falmouth, Cornwall and spent much time sailing.