A North West View of the Tower of London / Vue du Coté du Nord-Ouest de la Tour de Londres

John Maurer

Coloured engraving

published 1753

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    Country: UK
    City: London
    Place: Government Art Collection
  • About the artist
    John Maurer was born in Switzerland. He moved to England in about 1745 and worked as a draughtsman and engraver, often making engravings from his own pen and ink drawings. His subjects are almost exclusively buildings in London. Examples of his work include perspective views of St James’ Palace, Westminster Abbey and Leicester Square.
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    Artist
    John Maurer
    Title
    A North West View of the Tower of London / Vue du Coté du Nord-Ouest de la Tour de Londres
    Date
    published 1753
    Medium
    Coloured engraving
    Acquisition
    Purchased from Parker Gallery, January 1962
    GAC number
    5692