Charles Albert Ludovici: A Victorian Master of Portraiture Charles Albert Ludovici (1820 – 1894) stands as a testament to the enduring power of Victorian portraiture, an artistic discipline deeply rooted in social observation and meticulous technique. Born into a family of artists—his father was a sculptor—Ludovici inherited a passion for capturing likenesses with unparalleled realism, establishing himself as one of Britain’s most respected portrait painters during his lifetime. Ludovici's artistic journey began formally at the Royal Academy in London, where he honed his skills under lumina…