Charles Catton the younger
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Charles Catton the younger (30 December 1756 - 24 April 1819) was an English
topographical artist, illustrator and theatrical scene-painter.
, the son of Charles Catton the elder
. He received art tuition from his father and also studied at the Royal Academy
schools. He travelled extensively through England and Scotland, making sketches, some of which were afterwards engraved and published. He was known as a scene-painter for the theatre, and also as a topographical artist.
In 1775, at the Royal Academy, he exhibited a "View of London from Blackfriars Bridge", and one of "Westminster from Westminster Bridge". In 1793, he showed designs, along with fellow artist E A Burney
, for John Gay
's "Fables", which were subsequently published, as were a number of drawings of animals taken from nature and engraved by himself, in 1788. At the Royal Academy from 1776-1800 he exhibited 37 times altogether. In the latter
he was recorded as living in Purley
.
In 1804 he emigrated to America
and settled in a farm on the River Hudson with his two daughters and a son. There he lived until his death, painting occasionally. He is said to have "acquired wealth"' through his painting. He died on the 24th April 1819.
England
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topographical artist, illustrator and theatrical scene-painter.
Life and work
Catton, was born in LondonLondon
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, the son of Charles Catton the elder
Charles Catton
Charles Catton , sometimes referred to as Charles Catton the Elder, was a notable English landscape, animal and figure painter of the late 18th century, and one of the founder members of the Royal Academy.-Life and work:...
. He received art tuition from his father and also studied at the Royal Academy
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...
schools. He travelled extensively through England and Scotland, making sketches, some of which were afterwards engraved and published. He was known as a scene-painter for the theatre, and also as a topographical artist.
In 1775, at the Royal Academy, he exhibited a "View of London from Blackfriars Bridge", and one of "Westminster from Westminster Bridge". In 1793, he showed designs, along with fellow artist E A Burney
Edward Francis Burney
Edward Francis Burney, a relation of the celebrated musician Dr. Burney, was born at Worcester in 1760. He entered the Academy school at an early age, and gained the friendship of Sir Joshua Reynolds. He exhibited in 1780 three drawings illustrating 'Evelina,' and afterwards afew portraits...
, for John Gay
John Gay
John Gay was an English poet and dramatist and member of the Scriblerus Club. He is best remembered for The Beggar's Opera , set to music by Johann Christoph Pepusch...
's "Fables", which were subsequently published, as were a number of drawings of animals taken from nature and engraved by himself, in 1788. At the Royal Academy from 1776-1800 he exhibited 37 times altogether. In the latter
he was recorded as living in Purley
Purley
- in England :*Purley, London**Purley Way, out-of-town retail area*Purley-on-Thames, in Berkshire- People :*David Purley , British race driver*Purley, several members of a fictional family in 1996's Secrets & Lies...
.
In 1804 he emigrated to America
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and settled in a farm on the River Hudson with his two daughters and a son. There he lived until his death, painting occasionally. He is said to have "acquired wealth"' through his painting. He died on the 24th April 1819.
Further reading
- Philip H. Highfill, Kalman A. Burnim, Edward A. Langhans. A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Volume 3 p116 (SIU Press, 1975).