The Church of St. Mary Le Bow in Cheapside London / L’Eglise de Ste Marie Le Bow dans Cheapside Londres
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About the work
- Location
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Country: UK
City: London
Place: Government Art Collection
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About the artist
Thomas Bowles, designer and engraver, was the son a print publisher, also named Thomas Bowles (1689/90-1767). Bowles junior was born in London and trained as an engraver. He engraved botanical plates for ‘Pomona, or, The Fruit-Garden Illustrated’ (1729) and produced numerous topographical engravings. Bowles is chiefly known for his designs for 30 published views of the principal buildings in London, most of which he engraved himself. He was also a skilled scene painter. He died in December 1762 and was survived by his wife, Margaret, and his father.
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- Subjects
- carriage, horseback, wagon, topography, townscape/cityscape, dog, horse, smoke, signage, shop-front, street, shop, church, spire, chimney
- Materials & Techniques
- engraving, coloured engraving
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Details
- Artist
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Thomas Bowles (1712 - 1767)
- Title
- The Church of St. Mary Le Bow in Cheapside London / L’Eglise de Ste Marie Le Bow dans Cheapside Londres
- Date
- Medium
- Coloured engraving
- Dimensions
- height: 24.70 cm, width: 32.70 cm
- Acquisition
- Purchased from Baynton-Williams, February 1977
- GAC number
- 12827