Charles Alfred Stothard

Charles Alfred Stothard (July 5, 1786 - May 27, 1821) was an antiquarian draughtsman.

Stothard was born in London, the son of the painter, Thomas Stothard. After studying in the schools of the Royal Academy, he began, in 1810, his first historical picture, the Death of Richard II in Pomfret Castle. In 1811, he published the first part of his valuable work, The Monumental Effigies of Great Britain.

He was appointed historical draughtsman to the Society of Antiquaries, and was deputed by that body to visit Bayeux to make coloured drawings of the tapestry for publication in the series Vetusta Monumenta. He was made a fellow of the society in 1819, and subsequently engaged in numerous journeys with the view of illustrating the works of Daniel Lysons.