Frederick Charles Dixey Paintings

Frederick Charles Dixey was not a professional artist, but rather a prominent English medical doctor and entomologist, particularly known for his work in the field of lepidopterology, the study of butterflies and moths. Born on May 20, 1855, in Surbiton, Surrey, England, Dixey's interest in natural history emerged early in his life, but his professional career took a different trajectory.

Dixey studied medicine at St. Bartholomew's Hospital in London and later practiced as a physician. However, his passion for entomology, especially the Lepidoptera, remained a significant part of his life. Combining his medical knowledge with his interest in butterflies and moths, Dixey made significant contributions to the understanding of mimicry and evolutionary biology.

His scientific work was largely associated with the University of Oxford, and he was closely connected with the Hope Department of Entomology at the University Museum, Oxford. Dixey became a Fellow of Wadham College, Oxford, and served as President of the Entomological Society of London from 1920 to 1922. Despite not being a professional artist, Dixey's work in the field of natural history was well-respected, and his studies on the coloration and patterns of butterflies contributed to the wider knowledge of the subject, influencing both scientific thought and the appreciation of the natural beauty of these insects.

Frederick Charles Dixey died on November 19, 1935. Although he is not remembered for creating visual art, his scientific legacy lives on in the field of entomology, and his research continues to be referenced by scholars and enthusiasts of Lepidoptera.