Arthur Studd 1863 - 1919

Arthur Haythorne Studd, also known as ‘Peter’ since his art student days, was born at Hallerton Hall, Leicestershire. Studied art at the Slade School under Legros in 1888-89 and in Paris at the Academie Julian. Met Gauguin in Le Pouldou, Brittany in 1890 and joined him later at Papete, Tahiti in 1897 to 1898. Studd held one man shows during his lifetime at the Goupil Gallery in 1896, The Baillie Gallery in 1906, The Alpine Club Gallery, London in 1911 and The City Museum of St. Louis, USA in 1910. Exhibited at the New English Arts Club. Studd met James McNeill Whistler in Paris in 1892 and when he moved to Cheyne Walk, Chelsea in 1894 , became Whistler’s neighbour and friend. From this date Studd and Whistler, whom Studd called the 'Master', were in regular correspondence. They also worked together at Lyme Regis and Dieppe. Around 1897 Whistler drew a charcoal portrait of Studd, which remained in Whistler's studio until his death and is now in the collection of the Hunterian Art Gallery, University of Glasgow. Studd acquired a number of works by Whistler, which he left to the nation and they are now in the Tate Gallery. His work is represented in the Tate Gallery, York Museums Trust and The Hepworth in Wakefield. (see Art UK). Athur Studd was the brother of the well known cricket player Charles Thomas Studd.