Charles Reuben Ryley facts for kids
Charles Reuben Ryley (born around 1752, died 1798) was an English painter. He was known for his detailed drawings and smaller paintings. Ryley also created artworks for books and taught art in schools.
About Charles Ryley's Life
Charles Reuben Ryley was born in London around 1752. His father was a soldier in the Horse Guards, a special cavalry regiment. Charles had some health challenges which affected his work throughout his life.
He first studied engraving, which is a way of making pictures by cutting designs into a surface. In 1767, he won an award from the Society of Arts for his engraving skills. Later, he decided to become a painter. He learned from a famous artist named John Hamilton Mortimer. Ryley also became a student at the Royal Academy, a well-known art school in London.
Because of his health, Ryley often worked for booksellers. He also taught art in different schools. He passed away on October 13, 1798, at his home in Marylebone, London.
Charles Ryley's Artworks
In 1778, Ryley won a gold medal for his painting called Orestes on the point of being sacrificed by Iphigenia. He showed this painting at the Royal Academy in 1779. He regularly displayed his drawings and small pictures there. Many of his works were similar in style to his teacher, Mortimer.
Ryley was hired to create decorative paintings for important people. He worked for the Duke of Richmond at Goodwood House. He also painted for Mr. Willett at Merly and Mr. Conolly in Ireland. Some of his artworks were later turned into engravings and published.
He was also asked by James Parkinson to create illustrations for a book. This book was called Museum Leverianum Containing Select Specimens from the Museum of Sir Ashton Lever. It was published between 1792 and 1796.
