Lucy Kemp-Welch (English, 1869 to 1958)
Lucy Kemp-Welch is best known for her depictions of horses. Showing talent as a young girl and first exhibiting a painting at the age of fourteen, Kemp-Welch studied at Hubert von Herkomer’s art school. She was a favorite student and took over as principal in 1905. She enjoyed working outdoors and often completed several sketches in oil in preparation for her more finished paintings. She exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1895 to 1904 and her work is currently in numerous public and private collections including the Tate Museum.
Biographical sketch courtesy of Skinner Inc., Boston.