John Whichelo Explained

Charles John Mayle Whichelo (1784–1865), who usually signed as John Whichelo, was a British marine, landscape and topographical painter.[1] He was made the Prince Regent's Marine and Landscape Painter’.

His works were engraved for Londina Illustrata, The Beauties of England and Wales[1] and David Hughson's Walks Through London.[2]

His brother was Henry Mayle Whichelo. His grand-child and John's great niece was Mary Eleanor [Nellie] Whichelo (1862–1959) who was the head designer of the Royal School of Art Needlework.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/10.1093/odnb/9780192683120.001.0001/odnb-9780192683120-e-29204 "Whichelo, C. John M."
  2. "121 Hughson's Walks Through London (1817)" in Bernard Adams (1983) London Illustrated 1604-1851: A Survey and Index of Topographical Books and their Plates. London: The Library Association. pp. 276–280.