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John Le Capelain

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Following the refurbishment of the States Building in the Royal Square during 2001 / 2003, two rooms were provided for the newly constituted scrutiny side of the States. One of the rooms is named the "Le Capelain Room" after the artist. A number of copies of some of his paintings are displayed in
158:, the son of Samuel Le Capelain, a printer and lithographer, and Elizabeth Anne Pinckney, his English wife. He was actually born in London and baptised there two days after his parents married there. After returning to his father's native island, he followed his father's trade in 121: 162:
but abandoned it later in life. He also learned the art of painting, without any formal training. About 1832 he returned to London and practiced as water-colour painter. His technique gave his paintings a particularly misty and foggy effect. After
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A collection of his works, presented by public subscription in his memory, is displayed in the Parish Hall of St. Helier.
365: 67: 74: 34: 317: 56: 360: 240: 355: 350: 213:. As with the Le Capelain room, a number of copies of the artist's work are displayed in the room. 222: 81: 301: 168: 210: 199: 289: 139: 239: 164: 344: 172: 150:, later known as Jean, (1812–1848) was a painter often claimed to have been born in 187: 183: 176: 151: 143:
A plaque in St Helier marks the approximate site of the artist's house and studio.
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this room. The other scrutiny room is named "The Blampied Room" after
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