796 - C. TURNER (*1773) after MASQUERIER (*1778), Portrait of Thomas Rennell, Mezzotint

C. TURNER (*1773) after MASQUERIER (*1778), Portrait of Thomas Rennell, Mezzotint Charles Turner (1773 Woodstock, Oxfordshire - 1857 London) after John James Masquerier (1778 London - 1855 ): Portrait of Thomas Rennell (1754-1840), Dean of Winchester, 19th century, Mezzotint Technique: Mezzotint on Paper Inscription: At the lower part inscribed by another person: "Masquerier | Turner". Date: 19th century Description: The bust portrait shows the Anglican theologian Thomas Rennell in three-quarter profile facing right. With a slight smile, reading glasses on his forehead and a walking stick in his hand, the picture conveys a personal and relaxed impression of the clergyman. Rennell was Dean of Winchester Cathedral from 1794 to 1840 and an influential figure in British ecclesiastical life. Keywords: Thomas Rennell; portrait; theologian; anglican church; dean of Winchester; 18th century; 19th century; clergyman; reading glasses; male portrait; mezzotint; british history; ecclesiastical system; 19th century; Realism; Portraits; United Kingdom; Size: Paper: 49,2 cm x 36,4 cm (19,4 x 14,3 in), Plate: 36,1 cm x 25,1 cm (14,2 x 9,9 in), Depiction: 26,1 cm x 21,5 cm (10,3 x 8,5 in) Condition: Good condition. There are no visible cracks. The print is clear and shows no signs of fading. The edge of the print shows slight signs of ageing and foxing, but no significant damage. The sheet support is sturdy with clean edges.