Charles Elder

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Charles Elder (1821–11 December 1851) was an English painter who specialized in historical scenes and portraits. He died in London at age 30, leaving a widow and three children. He first exhibited at the British Institution in 1844 with Noli me tangere, and at the Royal Academy in 1845 with Sappho. He regularly showed his work, including Florimel (Royal Academy, 1846), The Death of Mark Antony (Royal Academy, 1847), Rosalind (Royal Academy, 1850), and Jael (British Institution, 1850). In 1852, two of his pictures, On the Thames near Twickenham and An Italian Fruit Girl, were shown at the Royal Academy. He also painted portraits, including those of the Marquess of Bristol and Mr. Sheriff Nicol.