Charles Turner (1774 - 1887) - photo 1

Charles Turner

Charles Turner was a British painter and engraver of mezzotint and a member of the Royal Academy.

Charles Turner was one of the greatest engravers of the early 19th century. Throughout his career, he created many magnificent engravings from the works of fine artists and images of many famous personalities.

The young Turner grew up surrounded by Blenheim Palace with great works of art, which developed his love of art. Turner's first real fame came from his engravings of works by the celebrated painter J. M. W. Turner. Turner: in 1806 he published a grandiose engraving in mezzotint technique "Shipwreck". The Turners would later collaborate on the artists' project Liber Studiorum.

Because of Turner's success and diligence, his work was recognized by major art institutions. In 1828, he was elected an associate member of the Royal Academy, which was a great achievement for an engraver, as the craft was considered less valuable than painting at the time. Charles Turner left behind a legacy that celebrated the craft of engraving for future generations.

Date and place of birt:31 august 1774, Woodstock, United Kingdom
Date and place of death:1 august 1887, London, United Kingdom
Period of activity: XVIII, XIX century
Specialization:Artist, Engraver
Genre:History painting, Portrait
Art style:Academism
Technique:Mezzotints

Creators Academism

Oswald Achenbach (1827 - 1905)
Oswald Achenbach
1827 - 1905
Johannes Franciscus Hoppenbrouwers (1819 - 1866)
Johannes Franciscus Hoppenbrouwers
1819 - 1866
Boleslaw von Szankowski (1873 - 1953)
Boleslaw von Szankowski
1873 - 1953
F. Oskar Knapp (1914 - 1987)
F. Oskar Knapp
1914 - 1987
Bogumir Rowbalik (1845 - 1928)
Bogumir Rowbalik
1845 - 1928
Bernhard Rode (1725 - 1797)
Bernhard Rode
1725 - 1797
Johann Philipp Ulbricht (1762 - 1836)
Johann Philipp Ulbricht
1762 - 1836
Theodor Rocholl (1854 - 1933)
Theodor Rocholl
1854 - 1933
Jan Gerardus Casteelen (1795 - 1847)
Jan Gerardus Casteelen
1795 - 1847
Henri Gervex (1852 - 1929)
Henri Gervex
1852 - 1929
Jakob Becker (1810 - 1872)
Jakob Becker
1810 - 1872
Günther Gensler (1803 - 1884)
Günther Gensler
1803 - 1884
Johann Baptist Lampi II (1775 - 1837)
Johann Baptist Lampi II
1775 - 1837
Adolphe Yvon (1817 - 1893)
Adolphe Yvon
1817 - 1893
Louis Anquetin (1861 - 1932)
Louis Anquetin
1861 - 1932
Brenda Putnam (1890 - 1975)
Brenda Putnam
1890 - 1975
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