Sara Hennell Or Cara Bray

Place: Hackney

Born: 1812

Death: 1899

Biography:

Sara Sophia Hennell was a British author and artist born on November 23, 1812, in Hackney, London. She was the seventh of eight children in the Unitarian family of James and Elizabeth Hennell. Her mother was born in Loughborough in 1778. Sara's eldest sister was Mary Hennell and her youngest was Caroline Bray. The sisters are considered to be the basis for the fictional Meyrick family in George Eliot's 1876 novel Daniel Deronda.

Early Life and Career

Sara Hennell was closely associated with George Eliot and Charles Christian Hennell and Caroline Bray. She first met George Eliot in 1842 at Rosehill, the Coventry home of her sister and brother-in-law, Cara Bray and Charles Bray. In 1836, Charles Bray married her sister Caroline Bray. After his sister's marriage to Bray, a thoroughgoing sceptic, her brother Charles Hennell reviewed the evidences for Christian beliefs to parry his brother-in-law's argument.

Artistic Works

Some of Sara Hennell's notable works include:

• Rosehill, Coventry (female heads verso), a watercolour painting created in 1835, which shows the window with curtains almost as a lens looking out from the Brays' house to the snowy winter scene.
• The Chapel, Hackney, a watercolour painting that shows the Chapel in Hackney around the time she relocated to Coventry to live next door to her sister Cara Bray.
• Churchyard and porch, wooded far view big house, a captivating watercolour that showcases the artist's ability to convey a sense of tranquility and peace.
• Self-portrait, Sara Hennell (1812-1889), a watercolour painting that is a self-portrait of the artist.
• Landscape, a watercolour painting that showcases the artist's skill in capturing the beauty of nature.

These paintings can be found on Wikioo.org, along with other works by Sara Hennell Or Cara Bray. The Herbert Art Gallery and Museum (Coventry, United Kingdom) also houses some of her paintings.

Legacy

Sara Hennell's legacy as an artist and author is still celebrated today. Her association with George Eliot and her sisters has made her a subject of interest in literary and art circles. Wikioo.org provides a platform for art enthusiasts to explore her works and learn more about her life and career. By visiting the website, one can gain a deeper understanding of Sara Hennell Or Cara Bray's artistic style and contribution to the world of art. More information about Sara Hennell Or Cara Bray can be found on Wikioo.org, which offers a comprehensive overview of her life, works, and legacy. The website also provides links to other artists and museums, making it a valuable resource for art enthusiasts and researchers alike.