Charles Ansell (painter)
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Charles Ansell flourished towards the close of the 18th century. His name occurs only twice —1780 and 1781— in the catalogues of the Royal Academy
. He was celebrated for his drawings of the horse, but also drew domestic subjects. His most celebrated work, 'Life and death of a Racehorse' was engraved in a set of six plates by Francis Jukes
, and published in 1784 by John Walker Carver & Printseller.
Other works were 'The graces of archery or elegant airs, attitudes and lady traps' and a six plate set 'The life of a horse'.
Other works engraved by P.W. Tomkins also known as Peltro William Tompkins (1760–1840) were 'The English Dressing Room', 'The English Fire Side', 'The French Dressing Room' and 'The French Fire Side'.
Royal Academy
The Royal Academy of Arts is an art institution based in Burlington House on Piccadilly, London. The Royal Academy of Arts has a unique position in being an independent, privately funded institution led by eminent artists and architects whose purpose is to promote the creation, enjoyment and...
. He was celebrated for his drawings of the horse, but also drew domestic subjects. His most celebrated work, 'Life and death of a Racehorse' was engraved in a set of six plates by Francis Jukes
Francis Jukes
Francis Jukes was a prolific engraver and publisher, chiefly known for his topographical and shipping prints, the majority in aquatint. He worked alongside the great illustrators of the late eighteenth century...
, and published in 1784 by John Walker Carver & Printseller.
Other works were 'The graces of archery or elegant airs, attitudes and lady traps' and a six plate set 'The life of a horse'.
Other works engraved by P.W. Tomkins also known as Peltro William Tompkins (1760–1840) were 'The English Dressing Room', 'The English Fire Side', 'The French Dressing Room' and 'The French Fire Side'.