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Charles Lock Eastlake

British1793–1865

Portrait of Charles Lock Eastlake

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Sir Charles Lock Eastlake was a British painter, gallery director, collector and writer of the 19th century. After a period as keeper, he was the first director of the National Gallery. From 1850 to 1865 he served as President of the Royal Academy, succeeding Martin Archer Shee in the role.

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Works in the collection

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