Henry Gastineau 1791-1876

In 1791 Henry Gastineau was born to Charles Gastineau [aged 56] in London to a family of Huguenot descent.

In 1818 Henry Gastineau [aged 27] the Society of Painters in Water-colours when he exhibited for the first time.

In 1818 [his father] Charles Gastineau [aged 83] died.

Around 1820. Henry Gastineau [aged 29]. Watercolor of Tretower Castle [Map].

In 1821 Henry Gastineau [aged 30] was appointed Associate of the Society of Painters in Water-colours.

In 1823 Henry Gastineau [aged 32] was appointed Member of the Society of Painters in Water-colours.

In 1827 [his daughter] Mary Gastineau was born to Henry Gastineau [aged 36]

Wales Illustrated. Wales Illustrated in a Series of Views comprising the Pictureesque Scenery, Towns, Castles, Seats of the Nobility and Gentry, Antiquities, &c. Engraved on Steel from the Original Drawings by Henry Gastineau [aged 38]. Accompanied by Historical and Topographical Descriptions. 1830.

Title Page: Menai Straits, Anglesey.

1850. Henry Gastineau [aged 59]. Watercolor of Croxden Abbey, Staffordshire [Map].

On 17th January 1876 Henry Gastineau [aged 85] died at his home Norfolk Lodge, Cold Harbour Lane. He was buried at West Norwood Cemetery.

5th November 1876. Portrait of Henry Gastineau from the Illustrated London News.