Charles Robertson

1844 - 1891

Essentials

  • Art period: 19th Century
  • Museums on this site: Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Lifespan: 47 years
  • Died: 1891
  • Typical colors:
    • earthy
    • dark
  • Creative periods: mature period
  • Copyright status: Public domain

early life and training

charles robertson, a renowned british painter, was born in 1844 in walton-on-thames. he studied art in london during the early 1860s under the influence of myles birket foster, a celebrated watercolorist.

artistic career

robertson's artistic career is marked by his extensive travels to north africa, turkey, and the middle east. his first trip to algeria in 1862 sparked a series of journeys that would provide him with inspiration for his future works. in 1872, he visited turkey, followed by egypt and morocco in 1876.

notable works

some of robertson's notable works include:

legacy and exhibitions

robertson's work was exhibited at the royal academy from 1863 to 1865, as well as at suffolk street and the old watercolour society. a major retrospective of his work was staged by the fine art society in 1892, consisting of 130 watercolor drawings. notable collections: - the walker art gallery in liverpool - the national gallery of australia in canberra view charles robertson's collection on OriginalUniqueArt

references

- biography @ wikipedia - charles robertson on OriginalUniqueArt

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Questions & Answers

Is Charles Robertson's work still under copyright?

No, works by this artist are in the public domain.

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Charles Robertson gained fame as a watercolor artist specializing in landscapes and architectural scenes.

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Notable among Robertson’s paintings were depictions of Damascus and Jerusalem landscapes.

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Robertson’s expeditions brought him inspiration from North Africa, Turkey and the Middle East.

Where is Charles Robertson from?

United Kingdom

What topics did Charles Robertson explore?

buildings

What art period did Charles Robertson belong to?

19th Century

When did Charles Robertson die?

1891

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Charles Robertson’s legacy includes exhibitions at the Royal Academy and a retrospective by the Fine Art Society.

What color palette characterizes Charles Robertson's work?

earthy, dark