Lot 14651: Bowyer - Arrival at Brandenburgh House of the Watermen &c. with an Address to the Queen on the 3rd October 1820

This folio aquatint is from Robert Bowyer's An Impartial Historical Narrative of those Momentous Events which have taken place in this country during the period from the year 1816 to 1823. The work was published by Thomas Bensley for Bowyer in London in 1821. The engraving was completed by Dubourg.

Robert Bowyer was one of London's most fashionable miniature painters. The pupil of Smart, Bowyer exhibited occasionally at the Royal Academy between 1783 and 1823. He was appointed painter in watercolour to the King and miniature painter to the Queen, the result of which he enjoyed a wealth of lucrative patronage. In addition to his work as a portrait painter he published a number of important texts, which are beautifully illustrated throughout with fine aquatints.


About this image:

This view shows the Watermen and Lightermen of the River Thames, workers who transported passengers across the river, at Brandenburgh House, presenting to Queen Caroline during the government's attempts to dissolve her marriage to King George IV.

~ 19 1/2" by 14 1/4"

Aquatint Engraving

1821

Overall Excellent. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition.

An Impartial Historical Narrative of those Momentous Events which have taken place in this country during the period from the year 1816 to 1823