The Mood Room · Charles Parsons Knight
Charles Parsons Knight Enter a
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Choose a mood and the room itself answers — the light cools or warms, the air changes pace, and only the works that carry that feeling step forward from the dark. Everything else recedes into shadow.
Charles Parsons Knight
early life and education charles parsons knight, a renowned english painter, was born on february 15, 1829, in bristol, as the fifth son of rev. canon knight, rector of saint michael's. he was educated by his father, who was a scholar, and the friend of the artists and literary men of bristol. artistic pursuits after abandoning his career as a midshipman, charles parsons knight pursued art studies under no formal master but honed his sk
ills in the life school of the bristol academy. his initial works were scenic studies of somerset and devon, showcasing his early fascination with the sea. notable works and exhibition history some of knight's notable works include: falmouth harbour (91 x 151 cm, bristol museum - art gallery, oil on canvas), a testament to his mastery of maritime art. cawsand bay (92 x 153 cm, bristol museum - art gallery, oil on canvas), another exam…
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