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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Gustave Caillebotte (1848 - 1894)
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Joseph Anton Fischer (1814 - 1859)
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Joseph Emanuel Michel (1887 - 1973)
Joseph Emanuel Michel
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Tommaso De Vivo (1790 - 1884)
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Fedor Andreevich Bronnikov (1827 - 1902)
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Ludvig Skramstad (1855 - 1912)
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Roman Ribera Sirera (1849 - 1935)
Roman Ribera Sirera
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Wilhelm Heinrich Schlesinger (1814 - 1893)
Wilhelm Heinrich Schlesinger
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Carl Timoleon von Neff (1805 - 1877)
Carl Timoleon von Neff
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Claude Marie Dubufe (1790 - 1864)
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Friedrich Guimpel (1774 - 1839)
Friedrich Guimpel
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Carlo Marattа (1625 - 1713)
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Friedrich Perlberg (1848 - 1921)
Friedrich Perlberg
1848 - 1921
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