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: Inscribed by another person at the bottom: “Masquerier | Turner.” Date: 19th century Description: The bust portrait depicts the Anglican theologian Thomas Rennell in a three-quarter profile facing right. With a slight smile, reading glasses resting on his forehead, and a walking stick in his hand, the image conveys a personal and relaxed impression of the clergyman. Rennell served as Dean of Winchester Cathedral from 1794 to 1840 and was 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), Image size: 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 aging and foxing, but no significant damage. The backing paper is sturdy with clean edges.