John Boydell, London - Panorama from Greenwich Park, 1774

Panoramic view from One Tree Hill in Greenwich Park: After London based Flemish artist Peter Tillmans and engraved by Joseph Wood. Published by John Boydell.

John Boydell was, perhaps, the greatest
‘patron-publisher’ of his day. Commissioning work from the famous artists of
his time, promoting lesser-known artists, and upholding high standards of
engraving against the tide of commercialism.

In 1790 Boydell's publishing success
was complemented by his appointment as Lord Mayor of London. However,
within a few years the troubles in France destroyed the export market and his
business collapsed. Boydell fought to clear his debts and succeeded in doing so
before he died, leaving a distinguished legacy of some of the finest historical and topographical engravings of the eighteenth century.

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