Life and Travels
Born in Whitby, England, Daniel Charles Grose was the son of Daniel Henderson and Sarah Rachel Grose. His family background was rooted in the performing arts, as they were actors and performers who traveled throughout the north of England. Following a period of service in the Merchant Navy, Grose served as a lieutenant in the Royal East India Engineer Corps, volunteering for active duty during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
His life was marked by significant movement. After living in England, he moved to Toronto, Province of Canada, where he first described himself as an artist. He later resided in Brooklyn, New York, and traveled extensively, including a trip around the world with his wife, Harriet Estella Smith. His travels took him to various locations, including the Rocky Mountains, Florida, the Grand Canyon, and Australia. He died in Alexandria, Virginia.
Artistic Career and Subject Matter
Grose was a painter whose work spanned several decades. He studied at the Royal Academy of Arts and was a member of the Brooklyn Art Association. His oeuvre primarily consists of pastoral landscapes and romantic scenes featuring ruins, though he was also adept at creating marine views. His subjects included scenes from the northeastern United States, such as the Hudson River Valley and the White Mountains, as well as landscapes from Canada and various international locations.
His collection of works includes:
