Laurie & Whittle Engraved Print St. James's authentic Palace Pall Mall 1754 Framed 18x24

Product Name: Laurie & Whittle Engraved Print St. James's authentic Palace Pall Mall 1754 Framed 18x24
Vintage Framed Print "A View of St. James's Palace Pall Mall" Artist & Engraver Thomas Bowles Publisher: Laurie & Whittle Colored London authentic Published 1753 18 x 24 inches Light Green Mat Gold Frame Very Good Condition- small discoloration on mat (see pic) 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.