Charles BENTLEY
Charles BENTLEY OWS
1806
1854
Bentley began his career working for the Fielding brothers as an engraver. He was elected an Associate of the Old Watercolour Society in 1834 and a full Member in 1843. He painted all round Britain, and visited the Channel Islands and northern France.
media
Marine and coastal artist; engraver
works and access
Works include: Shipwreck off St Michael's Mount, Cornwall (1833; Whitworth AG)
Access to work: Whitworth Art Gallery
memberships
Old Watercolour Society (Associate 1834; Full 1843)