Henry Ch. Fehr Paintings

Henry Charles Fehr was a British sculptor who was active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born on November 15, 1867, in Forest Hill, London, England, he was known for his architectural sculpture, memorials, and decorative art. Fehr was part of the New Sculpture movement, which sought to bring a greater sense of emotion and vitality to British sculpture, moving away from the rigid forms of the Victorian era.

Fehr studied at the Royal Academy Schools after initially being apprenticed to a woodcarver. His education at the Royal Academy was pivotal, as he was influenced by other New Sculpture artists and the teachings of Frederic Leighton and Sir Alfred Gilbert. He began to exhibit his works at the Royal Academy from 1887 onwards and continued to do so throughout his career.

Throughout his lifetime, Fehr received numerous commissions for public monuments and architectural sculptures. Among his notable works are the bronze figures of Justice and Mercy at the Old Bailey (Central Criminal Court in London) and the Boer War Memorial in Highbury, Islington. He was also responsible for the figures of 'Architecture', 'Painting', 'Sculpture', and 'Music' on the façade of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Fehr was a member of the Royal British Society of Sculptors and served as its president from 1933 to 1936. His work was widely appreciated for its craftsmanship and its contribution to the public spaces of Britain.

Henry Charles Fehr's artistic legacy is visible in the numerous public works that he left behind. He passed away on January 4, 1940, leaving behind a body of work that continues to be studied and admired for its representation of the New Sculpture movement in British art history.