Richard Martin Gallery

William Lionel Wyllie, R.A. (1851-1931)

A Brief Chronology of his Life

1851 - Born 5th July, London.
1863 - Attends Heatherly's Art School, Maddox Street, London.
1866 - Enters Royal Academy Schools of Art.
1868 - First picture 'Dover Castle & Town' hung in the R.A.
1869 - Wins Turner Gold Medal for landscape with 'Dawn After A Storm'.
1876 - Becomes engaged to the 16 year old Marion Amy Carew.
1879 - Marries Marion Amy Carew in Switzerland and sets up home in Carlton Hill, London.
1880 - First son, Harold, born in London.
1882 - Second son, Bill, born in London.
1883 - His oil 'Toil, Glitter, Grime And Wealth' bought for the Chantrey Bequest. Third son, Dick, born in London.
1884 - Family moves to Chatham. Holds one-man exhibition at Fine Art Society, Bond Street 'The Tidal Thames'.
1885 - Daughter, Eva, born. Family move to Hoo Lodge, Kent. Paints landscapes for R.A.
1886 - Fourth Son, Robert, born.
1889 - Elected A.R.A.
1901 - Fifth Son, Eric, born.
1904 - Second daughter, Aileen, born.
1906 - The Wyllies move to Portsmouth.
1907 - Becomes Royal Academician. Establishes first troop of Sea Scouts in Portsmouth.
1922 - Invited to join the 'Save The Victory' Committee.
1929 - At aged 78 starts work full-time on 'Panorama Of The Battle Of Trafalgar'. Elected Hon. Vice-President.
1930 - King George V unveils Panorama.
1931 - Dies of heart failure in London. Buried in the graveyard of the Norman Church inside Portchester castle.

We are well known worldwide as a leading specialist in the works of W.L.Wyllie, R.A. We exhibit his works regularly at our gallery and are often called upon to give valuations and advice to both private clients and museums. As well as being featured on television, Richard Martin gives occasional lectures on the artist. We are always looking to purchase suitable etchings, watercolours and oils and would be delighted to view them either here at the gallery by appointment or perhaps at your own home. You can of course send us an email image for an initial opinion. Of course all such visits and appraisals are carried out in the strictest confidence.

We always have a fine selection of signed works by Wyllie, all of which are in superb condition having been cleaned (when necessary), mounted, glazed and framed by our own experienced staff. Additionally, we usually carry an interesting selection of watercolours, etchings and engravings by many other artists. Many of our exhibits are viewable on this website.

Original Works by W. L. Wyllie