Charles E Turner 1883-1965

• Biography

  Attribute	Value
  Biography	Charles Turner was a keen painter of landscaper and maritime views and was also a prolific illustrator of magazines, such as the Illustrated London News, from the 1920s until World War Two. As well as being a Captain in the Fleet Air Arm he was also an Official war artist. Working mainly in watercolour, but also oils, his illustrations give much detail and are evocative of the period. Turner's work covered many contemporary events such as horse race meetings, theatre productions, military displays, and London street scenes. Aircraft and ships, especially warships, were common subjects. Many examples of his work are in the National Martime and Imperial War Museums as well as the Courtauld Institute.
  Employment	Designed posters for the Underground Group, 1919-1928
  Role	Artist,