Stanley Francis Turner [1883-1953]

[Arts & Letters Club. Toronto.]

Toronto: c.1930. Notes: Stanley Francis Turner, a talented artist, and etcher, was known for his remarkable ability to capture the essence of Canadian cities in his work.
He was born in Aylesbury, England, and trained at the South Kensington School of Art in London, England.
In 1903, he immigrated to Canada and settled near Yorkton, Saskatchewan. In 1911, Turner moved to Toronto, where he would make a significant impact on the Canadian art scene. He joined the advertising department of the prominent Eaton Company, which was renowned for its contributions to Canadian culture. Turner became a part of the advertising firm Rous and Mann Press Ltd, working under the guidance of established Canadian artist Franklin Carmichael.
He received an Eaton scholarship to attend the Ontario College of Art in Toronto, where he had the opportunity to study under influential Canadian artists such as George Reid and J.W. Beatty. These experiences enriched his artistic skills and deepened his understanding of the Canadian art landscape.
Stanley Francis Turner's artistic legacy primarily revolves around his etchings and colour woodcuts. He was best known for his etchings of Toronto and Quebec City street scenes, which masterfully depicted the distinctive architecture and monuments of these Canadian cities.
, Image Size : 241x136 (mm), 9.49x5.35 (Inches), Platemark Size : 265x143 (mm), 10.43x5.63 (Inches), Paper Size : 337x213 (mm), 13.27x8.39 (Inches), Coloring: Black & White, Medium: Etching, Categories: Etchings & Woodcuts Canadian;. Very Good. Item #P5374

Price: $575.00