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

Victor Patricio Landaluze (1830 - 1889)
Victor Patricio Landaluze
1830 - 1889
Emil Volkers (1831 - 1905)
Emil Volkers
1831 - 1905
Solomon Joseph Solomon (1860 - 1927)
Solomon Joseph Solomon
1860 - 1927
Karl Friedrich Schulz (1796 - 1866)
Karl Friedrich Schulz
1796 - 1866
Clemens Freitag (1883 - 1969)
Clemens Freitag
1883 - 1969
John Callcott Horsley (1817 - 1903)
John Callcott Horsley
1817 - 1903
Сarl Christian Vogel von Vogelstein (1788 - 1868)
Сarl Christian Vogel von Vogelstein
1788 - 1868
Ludwig Thiersch (1825 - 1909)
Ludwig Thiersch
1825 - 1909
Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps (1803 - 1860)
Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps
1803 - 1860
Heinrich Georg Brandes (1803 - 1868)
Heinrich Georg Brandes
1803 - 1868
Henri Gervex (1852 - 1929)
Henri Gervex
1852 - 1929
Theodoros Vryzakis (1814 - 1878)
Theodoros Vryzakis
1814 - 1878
Henryk Siemiradzki (1843 - 1902)
Henryk Siemiradzki
1843 - 1902
Apolinary Gilyaryevich Horawski (1833 - 1900)
Apolinary Gilyaryevich Horawski
1833 - 1900
Adolf von Donndorf (1835 - 1916)
Adolf von Donndorf
1835 - 1916
Carl Timoleon von Neff (1805 - 1877)
Carl Timoleon von Neff
1805 - 1877