Charles Albert Florian Wellesley Collection

Charlotte Bronte, English novelist, 1850. Artist: George Richmond
Charlotte Bronte, English novelist, 1850. Charlotte Bronte (1816-1855) was the author of Jane Eyre (1847), Shirley (1849), and Vilette (1852). From the National Portrait Gallery, London

Poets and Novelists of the Victorian Era, late 19th century. Charlotte Bronte; William Makepeace Thackeray; George Eliot; Robert Browning; Elizabeth Barrett Browning; Tom Hood; Charles Dickens;

Oakwell Hall near Bristol, the Field Head of Shirley, 1860s. Creator: Unknown
Oakwell Hall near Bristol, the Field Head of Shirley, 1860s

Oakwell Hall, 1860s. Creator: Unknown
Oakwell Hall, 1860s

The Visit to the Mad Woman After The Interrupted Marriage, c1870, (1942). Creator: Fred Walker
The Visit to the Mad Woman After The Interrupted Marriage, 1942. Scene from Jane Eyre, Artist Fred Walker. circa 1870 From " English Novelists", by Elizabeth Bowen. [Collins, London, 1942]

Scene from Jane Eyre, c1870, (c1950). Creator: Fred Walker
Scene from Jane Eyre, c1870, (c1950). The visit to the mad woman after the interrupted marriage of Jane to Mr Rochester. Mrs Rochester

The Brontes - Words Inspired By Hope That Won Renown, c1925. The Bronte sisters, Charlotte, (1816-1855), Emily (1818-1848) and Anne, (1820-1849), poets and novelists

Charlotte Bronte, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935
Charlotte Bronte. Based on a chalk drawing by George Richmond. R. A. at the National Portrait Gallery. Taken from a series of cigarette cards entitled Celebrities of British History produced by

Charlotte Bronte (1816-1855), English novelist, 1908-1909. Bronte was the author of Jane Eyre, Shirley, and Villette. The Bronte family of Haworth in Yorkshire was a literary family; Charlottes

Charlotte Bronte, English novelist, 1906. Charlotte (1816-1855), was the the eldest of the trio of Bronte sisters whose novels have become enduring classics of English literature

Charlotte Bronte, English novelist, mid-19th century. Charlotte Bronte (1816-1855) was the author of Jane Eyre, Shirley, and Villette

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Charles Albert Florian Wellesley, a name that echoes through the pages of history. Born in the late 19th century, he was a man deeply immersed in the world of literature and art. Inspired by great minds like Charlotte Bronte, an English novelist who captivated readers with her works in 1850. In his pursuit of knowledge and creativity, Charles found solace among poets and novelists of the Victorian Era. Their words resonated within him, fueling his own artistic endeavors. Oakwell Hall near Bristol became his sanctuary, where he would immerse himself in the Field Head of Shirley during the 1860s. As he wandered through Oakwell Hall's corridors, Charles felt a connection to its unknown creator. The hall's timeless beauty spoke to him on a profound level as if whispering secrets from centuries past. One particular painting caught Charles' attention - "The Visit to the Mad Woman After The Interrupted Marriage" created around c1870 by Fred Walker. It depicted a haunting scene that stirred emotions deep within him. Another artwork that moved Charles was Fred Walker's portrayal of Jane Eyre from c1870 (c1950). This iconic character touched his soul with her resilience and determination against all odds. Immersed in this world inspired by hope and renown were cigarette cards featuring Charlotte Bronte herself. These small tokens held immense significance for Charles as they represented an era when literature thrived. Charlotte Bronte's legacy continued to inspire generations long after her passing in 1855. Her impact on English literature remained unparalleled even into the early 20th century when artists like George Richmond captured her essence on canvas once again in 1908-1909 and later in 1906. Charles Albert Florian Wellesley stood at the intersection between artistry and literary brilliance; forever influenced by those who came before him.