Charles R Dowell

1876 - 1935

Quick facts

  • Art period: Modern
  • Lifespan: 59 years
  • Top 3 works:
    • Sir William Macewen (1848–1924), CB, DCL, FRS
    • Peter Bennett (1856–1936)
  • Museums on this site: The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
  • Color intensity: monochromatic
  • Top-ranked work: Sir William Macewen (1848–1924), CB, DCL, FRS

life and artistic journey

charles r. dowell, a scottish artist, left an indelible mark on the art world with his captivating impressionist works. born in 1876, dowell's life is shrouded in mystery, yet his art speaks volumes about his skill and dedication.

artistic style and notable works

dowell's style, characterized by soft, serene landscapes, has been a subject of fascination for many. among his notable works are:
  • the campsie hills, scotland: a quintessential example of scottish impressionism, showcasing dowell's mastery over capturing the subtleties of light and color.
  • feeding the geese: sold at sotheby's london in 1998 for $7,296, this piece demonstrates dowell's ability to evoke a sense of tranquility through his art.
  • woman seated at a piano: this oil on canvas piece, signed lower left, not only showcases dowell's skill but also provides a glimpse into the lives of those he portrayed.

    museums and collections featuring charles r. dowell's work

    • the royal college of surgeons of edinburgh: features one of dowell's notable works, further solidifying his presence in the scottish art scene.
    • ArtsDot.com: offers an extensive collection of dowell's works, including reproductions of his paintings on canvas, allowing art enthusiasts to own a piece of his art.

      legacy and auction performance

      dowell's work has been offered at auction multiple times, with prices ranging from $13 to $7,296. his record price was achieved in 1998 for feeding the geese, sold at sotheby's london.

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When and where was Charles R Dowell born?

1876

When did Charles R Dowell die?

1935

What art period did Charles R Dowell belong to?

Modern

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The Campsie Hills

Is Charles R Dowell's work still under copyright?

No, works by this artist are in the public domain.

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Feeding the Geese

What is the color intensity of Charles R Dowell's work?

monochromatic

What are the 3 top-ranked paintings by Charles R Dowell on ArtsDot.com?

Sir William Macewen (1848–1924), CB, DCL, FRS, Peter Bennett (1856–1936), Sir William Macewen (1848–1924), CB, DCL, FRS

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Charles R Dowell

Who is Charles R Dowell?

life and artistic journey charles r. dowell, a scottish artist, left an indelible mark on the art world with his captivating impressionist works. born in 1876, dowell's life is shrouded in mystery, yet his art speaks volumes about his skill and dedication. artistic style and notable works dowell's style, characterized by soft, serene landscapes, has been a subject of fascination for many. among his notable works are: the campsie hills, scotland: a quintessential example of scottish impressionis