Charles Mottram


Charles Henry Mottram was a British engraver, mainly in the medium of steel engraving.
While Mottram was born on 9 April 1807 – probably in England – his exact place of birth and parents are unknown.
Among his many other engravings, Mottram's best-known illustrations include four published in 1857: Boston Harbor, which was based on an 1840 painting by John [William Hill], and three illustrations based on The [Last Judgement (Martin paintings)|The Last Judgement], a triptych of paintings by John Martin. Another work familiar to many people is Off Portland based on a painting by John [Wilson Carmichael].
Mottram died on 30 August 1876 in Camden Town, London.
He was the grandfather of a prominent New Zealand artist, Charles Howorth.