The East View of the Seat of Sir Gregory Page Turner (late Sir Gregory Page’s) on Blackheath in the County of Kent
George Robertson (1742 - 1788)
Thomas Morris
Coloured engraving
published 1 January 1781-
About the work
- Location
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Country: Turkey
City: Ankara
Place: British Embassy
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About the artist
George Robertson was a landscape painter, who worked largely in watercolour. He also produced history paintings showing grand scenes from classical mythology or the Bible, and important historical events. He was born in London and studied there at Shipley’s Academy on the Strand (established in 1753) and in Italy. He later played an important role in the training of artists, prior to the foundation of the Royal Academy in 1765. In 1774, Robertson accompanied the historian William Beckford to Jamaica, where he painted six landscapes, which were later engraved. He exhibited at both the Royal Academy and the Society of Artists. Robertson died in 1788 at his home near Elephant and Castle, in London.
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Explore
- Subjects
- shovel/spade, topography, genre, tree, cow, dog, horse, man, woman, girl, 18th century costume, shirt, waistcoat, breeches, basket, garden, country house/mansion
- Materials & Techniques
- engraving, coloured engraving
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Details
- Title
- The East View of the Seat of Sir Gregory Page Turner (late Sir Gregory Page’s) on Blackheath in the County of Kent
- Date
- published 1 January 1781
- Medium
- Coloured engraving
- Acquisition
- Purchased from Frank T Sabin, October 1963
- GAC number
- 6213