Charles Rolls (engraver)

Charles Rolls (2 June 1799 – 9 November 1885) was a British engraver of mainly historical and figurative artworks.

In a long career he created engravings from paintings by many notable 19th century artists.

[1] Early in his career, in 1823, he was proposed for the Artists' Annuity and Benevolent Fund, one of his sponsors being the engraver Francis Engleheart.

[3] The celebrated engravers William Turner Davey and Lumb Stocks were both apprenticed to Rolls, Stocks from 30 November 1826, with a ‘consideration’ of £315, paid by his father.

[4] He died on 9 November 1885 at his home, Oakdene, South Laurie Park, Penge, London and is buried in Nunhead Cemetery.