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

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Guillaume Seignac
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Théodore Cériez (1832 - 1904)
Théodore Cériez
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Édouard Joseph Dantan (1848 - 1897)
Édouard Joseph Dantan
1848 - 1897
Carl Jutz I (1838 - 1916)
Carl Jutz I
1838 - 1916
 Victor Louis (1731 - 1800)
Victor Louis
1731 - 1800
Friedrich Lieder (1780 - 1859)
Friedrich Lieder
1780 - 1859
Ulpiano Cheka (1860 - 1916)
Ulpiano Cheka
1860 - 1916
Paul de Vigne (1843 - 1901)
Paul de Vigne
1843 - 1901
Friedrich Perlberg (1848 - 1921)
Friedrich Perlberg
1848 - 1921
Jacques François Joseph Swebach-Desfontaines (1769 - 1823)
Jacques François Joseph Swebach-Desfontaines
1769 - 1823
Ernst Deger (1809 - 1885)
Ernst Deger
1809 - 1885
Carl Geiger (1822 - 1905)
Carl Geiger
1822 - 1905
August Riedel (1799 - 1883)
August Riedel
1799 - 1883
John Callcott Horsley (1817 - 1903)
John Callcott Horsley
1817 - 1903
Friedrich Dürck (1809 - 1884)
Friedrich Dürck
1809 - 1884
Thomas Couture (1815 - 1879)
Thomas Couture
1815 - 1879