Lady Lucy Forrest Darley b. 25 November 1839

  • Artist (Draughtsman)
A 'lady of great culture', a prominent figure and a 'grande dame', Lady Darley developed a talent for 'spirit drawing'. Working intuitively she developed psychic portraits, a popular practice in the late 1800's.
You are viewing the version of bio from Nov. 27, 2012, 10:50 a.m. (moderator approved).
Revert to this revision Go to current record

sketcher, was born in Melbourne on 25 November 1839, eighth of the 10 children of Sylvester John Brown, master mariner and entrepreneur, and Eliza Angell, née Alexander.

This entry is a stub. You can help DAAO by submitting a biography.

Writers:
Staff Writer
Date written:
1995
Last updated:
1992

Difference between this version and previous

Field This Version Previous Version
References [<ExternalResource: Slade, Colin and Leves, Kerry, 'A History of Lilianfels'.>, <ExternalResource: Bennett, J.M. (1977), 'Sir Frederick Darley: Sixth Chief Justice of New South Wales', Journal of the Royal Australian Historical Society, vol. 63, issue 1.>, <ExternalResource: Jersey, The Countess of (1922), 'Fifty One Years of Victorian Life', London, England, UK.>, <ExternalResource: (1896), Cosmos, 04-30, p.327.>] [<ExternalResource: Slade, Colin and Leves, Kerry, 'A History of Lilianfels'.>]