charles shirreff, a deaf scottish painter, specializing in portrait miniatures, was born in either 1749 or 1750. his father, alexander shirreff, was a wealthy wine merchant of south leith in edinburgh. at the age of three or four, shirreff became deaf and mute. in 1760, his father approached thomas braidwood, owner of a school of mathematics in edinburgh, seeking an education for the boy, then ten years old, in the hope that he could be taught to write.
* charles shirreff applied to go to india in 1778, stating in his application to the east india company that he had no speech but was able to make himself understood by signs. * he returned from india in 1808 or 1809 and continued working in london until his death in 1829.
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No, works by this artist are in the public domain.
What is the top-ranked painting by Charles Shirreff on ArtsDot.com?
An Officer, in Army Uniform
What are the 3 top-ranked paintings by Charles Shirreff on ArtsDot.com?
An Officer, in Army Uniform, Richard Chase
How long did Charles Shirreff live?
81 years (1750–1831)
What art period did Charles Shirreff belong to?
Early Modern
Who is Charles Shirreff?
early life and education charles shirreff, a deaf scottish painter, specializing in portrait miniatures, was born in either 1749 or 1750. his father, alexander shirreff, was a wealthy wine merchant of south leith in edinburgh. at the age of three or four, shirreff became deaf and mute. in 1760, his father approached thomas braidwood, owner of a school of mathematics in edinburgh, seeking an education for the boy, then ten years old, in the hope that he could be taught to write. career highlights
How many of Charles Shirreff's paintings are on ArtsDot.com?
2
What are other names Charles Shirreff is known by?
Charles Sherriff, Charles Sheriff, Charles Shireff
