The North Prospect of London taken from the Bowling Green at Islington

  • About the work
    Location
    Country: Bulgaria
    City: Sofia
    Place: British Embassy
  • 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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    Title
    The North Prospect of London taken from the Bowling Green at Islington
    Date
    Medium
    Coloured engraving
    Dimensions
    height: 31.00 cm, width: 45.80 cm
    Acquisition
    Purchased from F B Daniell, September 1951
    GAC number
    1347