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.
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Name
Lady Lucy Forrest Darley
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Birth date
25 November 1839
Birth place
Melbourne, VIC
Death date
8 April 1913
Death place
London, England, UK
Active Period
  • c.1889 - c.1893
Residence
  • 1909 - 1913 England, UK
  • 1904 - 1909 Sydney, NSW
  • 1900 - 1904 England, UK
  • 1862 - 1900 Sydney, NSW
  • 1860 - 1862 England, UK
  • 1847 - 1860 Port Fairy, VIC
  • 1839 - 1847 Melbourne, VIC
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage with additions

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