Explore: Augustin Heckel

(c.1690 - 1770)

German chaser, draughtsman and etcher of topographical views Augustin Heckel was born in Augsburg; the son of a chaser, who worked in gold and silver. (Chasers form designs by pressing into metal.) He too worked as a chaser in many of the major cities of Germany, enjoying success in that profession, before travelling to Paris and then moving to England. He also produced topographical views in watercolour, some of which were issued by publishers Thomas Bowles and Robert Sayer, including eight small plates of Richmond and its environs. He died at Richmond in 1770. His sister is also known to have engraved bible illustrations.

Image of A Perspective View of Hampton Court Bridge cross the River of Thames, Opened 13 December 1753

A Perspective View of Hampton Court Bridge cross the River of Thames, Opened 13 December 1753

Augustin Heckel (c.1690 - 1770)
Charles, the Elder Grignion (c.1721 - 1810)
Image of A View of the Earl of Radnor’s House at Twickenham / Maison du Comte de Radnor at Twickenham

A View of the Earl of Radnor’s House at Twickenham / Maison du Comte de Radnor at Twickenham

Augustin Heckel (c.1690 - 1770)
Anthony Walker (1726 - 1765)
Image of A West View of Richmond &c. in Surry from the Star and Garter on the Hill. / Vue du Costé de l’Occident de Richmond &c. dans Surry prise de l’Enseigne de l’Etoile et la Jaretiere.

A West View of Richmond &c. in Surry from the Star and Garter on the Hill. / Vue du Costé de l’Occident de Richmond &c. dans Surry prise de l’Enseigne de l’Etoile et la Jaretiere.

Augustin Heckel (c.1690 - 1770)
Charles, the Elder Grignion (c.1721 - 1810)
Image of A View from Richmond Hill up the River / Vue du Pais proche de la Riviere prise de la Montagne de Richmond

A View from Richmond Hill up the River / Vue du Pais proche de la Riviere prise de la Montagne de Richmond

Augustin Heckel (c.1690 - 1770)
Charles, the Elder Grignion (c.1721 - 1810)
Image of Governor Pitt’s House (late Secretary Johnson’s) at Twickenham

Governor Pitt’s House (late Secretary Johnson’s) at Twickenham

Augustin Heckel (c.1690 - 1770)
James Mason (1710 - c.1780)
Image of A Front View of the Earl of Harrington’s House & c. at Petersham in Surry / Vue du Façcade de la Maison etc de Milord Harrington a Petersham dans Surry [sic]

A Front View of the Earl of Harrington’s House & c. at Petersham in Surry / Vue du Façcade de la Maison etc de Milord Harrington a Petersham dans Surry [sic]

Augustin Heckel (c.1690 - 1770)
John Stevens
Image of A West View of Richmond etc. in Surrey from the Star and Garter on the Hill

A West View of Richmond etc. in Surrey from the Star and Garter on the Hill

Augustin Heckel (c.1690 - 1770)
Charles, the Elder Grignion (c.1721 - 1810)