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Charles Towne (1763-1840)
A greyhound in a landscape
Signed with initials and dated 'CT 1805' lower right
Oil on panel
Painting size 10 1/2 x 8 1/4 in
Framed size 16 x 14 in
Provenance
Sale, Sotheby's, 19th February 1986, Lot 377;
With Sara Davenport, London;
The Collection of Charlie Watts.
Charles Towne (1763–1840) was a distinguished English painter renowned for his detailed and lifelike depictions of animals, particularly horses, cattle, and hunting scenes. Born in Wigan, Lancashire, he was the son of Richard Town, a portrait painter from Liverpool. Towne's artistic talent became evident early on, leading him to receive training from landscape painter John Rathbone in Leeds.
Initially, Towne worked as a coach and ornamental painter alongside his brother in Liverpool, and also spent time in Lancaster and Manchester. His transition to animal painting was influenced by his admiration for George Stubbs, whose works he studied and emulated. By the 1790s, Towne had established himself as a prominent animal painter, with a style characterized by meticulous detail and a Dutch-inspired composition. His paintings often featured animals set within expansive landscapes, blending naturalism with a romanticized portrayal of rural life.
In 1799, Towne moved to London, where he exhibited at the Royal Academy and formed friendships with artists such as George Morland and Philip de Loutherbourg. During this period, he added a final 'e' to his surname, becoming known as Charles Towne. His works from this era include detailed portrayals of hunting scenes and animal portraits that captured the vitality and spirit of his subjects. Notably, he painted "Old Billy," the longest-living horse on record, who worked as a barge horse on the canals.
Towne returned to Liverpool in 1810 and became a founding member of the Liverpool Academy, serving as its vice-president from 1812 to 1813. He continued to exhibit his work there, solidifying his reputation in the region. His paintings were highly sought after by patrons in Lancashire and Cheshire, particularly for his portraits of horses, dogs, and cattle. Towne's landscapes are noted for their minute detail and careful arrangement of animals within the scenery, reflecting the influence of 17th-century Dutch masters.
- Creator:Charles Towne (1753 - 1840)
- Dimensions:Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Diameter: 14 in (35.56 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Stoke, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU446316064972
Charles Towne
Charles Towne was an English painter of landscapes, horses and other animals with a particular skill for horse racing and hunting scenes. Born in Wigan, his talent for art was apparent from a young age, and he received some training from John Rathbone in Leeds. By the 1790s, Towne was an established animal painter with style reminiscent of Stubbs. He lived in London from 1799–1804, during which he exhibited at the Royal Academy. Towne's work was well regarded by his contemporaries, including Joseph Farington.
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