Person PX703 Dollman; John Charles (1851-1934); Artist Dollman John Charles 1851-1934 Artist Male Born in Hove, 6 May 1851. Died 11 December 1934.

Well known for paintings of animals, some specially prepared for a series of Museum postcards, and historical/mythological paintings. Painted 'A Very Gallant Gentleman', a tribute to Captain Oates. Natural History collector - presented collection of British lepidoptera to the Museum in 1931, with a series of watercolours of the caterpillars. Studied at South Kensington and the Royal Academy Schools. Set up a studio at Bedford Park, London. Exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1870 to 1912, elected RWS (Member of the Royal Watercolour Society) in 1913. Dollman was also an illustrator, working in black and white or colour for magazines such as the Graphic during and after the 1880s. 2 sons: John Guy (1886-1942) NHM Mammals curator and Hereward Chune (1888-1919) Wikipedia (29/12/10) et al Yes Idealist Import 4namepers.txt 28/02/2004 NHM\laurb5 24/07/2018 0c2d78d5-22f6-4a36-9b42-40005ce95d59