Lady Lucy Forrest Darley b. 25 November 1839

  • Artist (Draughtsman)
A 'lady of great culture', a prominent figure and a 'grande dame', Lady Darley developed a talent for 'spirit drawing'. Working intuitively she developed psychic portraits, a popular practice in the late 1800's.

sketcher, was born in Melbourne on 25 November 1839, eighth of the 10 children of Sylvester John Brown, master mariner and entrepreneur, and Eliza Angell, née Alexander.

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Writers:
Staff Writer
Date written:
1995
Last updated:
1992