John Boydell
London - Twickenham, 1753
An original antique copper-engraving
10 x 17 in
26 x 43 cm
26 x 43 cm
LDNp8370
Twickenham: View near Twickenham looking towards the Thames. John Boydell was, perhaps, the greatest ‘patron-publisher’ of his day. Commissioning work from the famous artists of his time, promoting lesser-known artists,...
Twickenham: View near Twickenham looking towards the Thames.
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.
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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