The Ancient Archiepiscopal Palace at Maidstone

Richard Bernard Godfrey (1728 - after 1794)

Coloured engraving

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  • About the work
    Location
    Country: UK
    City: London
    Place: Government Art Collection
  • About the artist
    Richard Bernard Godfrey, draughtsman and printmaker, was probably born in London. Little is known of his early life. He exhibited at the Society of Artists from 1765 to 1770. The majority of his works were book illustrations for London publishers, in particular topographical and antiquarian illustrations. His best-known works are for Francis Grose's ‘Antiquities of England and Wales’ (published 1772-87) and for the periodical ‘Antiquarian Repertory’ (published 1775-86), for which Godfrey was also the publisher and editor. He also worked for private individuals, including the author, politician, and patron of the arts Horace Walpole (1717-1797).
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    Artist
    Richard Bernard Godfrey (1728 - after 1794)
    Title
    The Ancient Archiepiscopal Palace at Maidstone
    Date
    Medium
    Coloured engraving
    Acquisition
    Purchased from Parker Gallery, July 1974
    GAC number
    11236