A View of St. James’s Square, London / Vue de la Place de St. Jaques a Londres

Thomas Bowles (1712 - 1767)

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  • About the work
    Location
    Country: France
    City: Paris
    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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    Artist
    Thomas Bowles (1712 - 1767)
    Title
    A View of St. James’s Square, London / Vue de la Place de St. Jaques a Londres
    Date
    Medium
    Coloured engraving
    Acquisition
    Purchased from Vicars Bros., March 1957
    GAC number
    3773