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Name Class Date

Charles Towne, Landscape. Public domain.

The facts

Artist: Charles Towne wahooart.com/en/artists/charles-towne/
Artist’s dates: 1763 – 1854

Copyright This work is in the public domain. Charles Towne died in 1854; copyright lasts 70 years after the artist’s death, so it ended in 1924.

Landscape — Charles Towne

When might this have been painted?

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Shaded: the lifetime of Charles Towne (1763–1854)

This record has no exact year on file — using the artist's lifetime and the work's style, what decade would you guess?

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Colours

Measured from the image

Main colour

Sap Green #5a603e

Catalogued palette

#5A603E
#222818
#D7DBDE
#868B6A

Main colour name: Sap Green
Intensity: Balanced How saturated and varied the colours are, from a single toned-down hue to many bright ones.
Contrast: Bold How much the colours differ in lightness and saturation across the picture.
Harmony: Softly Mixed Palette How well the colours work together, from clashing to fully unified.
Brightness: Balanced How light or dark the picture reads overall, from deep shadow to bright highlight.
Saturation: Subtle Color How pure and strong the colours are, from near-grey to fully vivid.

Artist

Charles Towne

Born in Wigan, United Kingdom

early life and training

charles towne, a prominent english painter, was born in wigan, united kingdom, in 1763. his artistic journey is a testament to his innate talent and dedication. towne received some training from john rathbone, a renowned landscape painter in leeds, which laid the groundwork for his future success.

artistic career highlights

towne's work was exhibited at the royal academy from 1799 to 1804, showcasing his growth as an established animal painter, reminiscent of stubbs.

he became a friend of fellow artists george morland and de loutherbourg, further solidifying his position in the art world.

towne's work was reasonably well regarded by his contemporary joseph farrington, despite criticisms of his spirit and originality.

notable works and legacy

notable works include:

old billy, the longest-living horse on record, immortalized by towne's brush, pulling barges on the canals.

towne's work can be found in various museums, including the nottingham castle museum and art gallery in nottingham, united kingdom.

conclusion

charles towne's legacy, though not as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, remains a significant part of british art history. his dedication to capturing the essence of landscapes and animals has left an enduring impact on the world of art.

explore more of towne's work on AllPaintingsStore.com

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Where to read more

The artist Charles Towne wahooart.com/en/artists/charles-towne/
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Cite this artwork

MLA: Towne, Charles. Landscape. n.d., https://wahooart.com/en/art/charles-towne-landscape-9CVUFE-en/
APA: Towne, Charles (n.d.). Landscape [Painting]. https://wahooart.com/en/art/charles-towne-landscape-9CVUFE-en/
Chicago: Charles Towne. Landscape. n.d. https://wahooart.com/en/art/charles-towne-landscape-9CVUFE-en/
Harvard: Towne, Charles (n.d.) Landscape. Available at: https://wahooart.com/en/art/charles-towne-landscape-9CVUFE-en/

Landscape — Charles Towne

Look closely

Answer in your own words. There are no wrong answers here — only answers you can explain.

What catches your eye first, and why?
Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
Our catalogue files this work under: landscape. Do you agree? What would you add, or take away?
Look back at A Tiger, earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
What might the artist have wanted you to feel?

Your response

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