Charles Rolls (engraver)
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Charles Rolls | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 June 1799 |
| Died | 9 November 1885 (aged 86) |
| Occupation | Engraver |
Charles Rolls (2 June 1799 – 9 November 1885) was a British engraver of mainly historical and figurative artworks. In a long career he created engravings from paintings by many notable 19th century artists.
Rolls was born on 2 June 1799 in Grange Road, Bermondsey, London (then in Surrey) to non-conformist parents, William and Mary Rolls.[1]
Early in his career, in 1823, he was proposed for the Artists' Annuity and Benevolent Fund, one of his sponsors being the engraver Francis Engleheart.[2]
Most of Rolls work was for book-illustrations and he also worked for J S Virtue & Co, the publisher of The Art Journal.[3]
The celebrated engravers William Turner Davey and Lumb Stocks were both apprenticed to Rolls, Stocks from 30 November 1826, with a ‘consideration’ of £315, paid by his father.[4]
He died on 9 November 1885 at his home, Oakdene, South Laurie Park, Penge, London and is buried in Nunhead Cemetery.[citation needed]
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