Thomas Bewick (1753 - 1828)
1753-08-10Mickley, United Kingdom1828-11-08Gateshead, United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Thomas Bewick
Thomas Bewick was an English wood-engraver and natural history author. Early in his career he took on all kinds of work such as engraving cutlery, making the wood blocks for advertisements, and illustrating children's books. He gradually turned to illustrating, writing and publishing his own books, gaining an adult audience for the fine illustrations in A History of Quadrupeds.
Date and place of birt: | 10 august 1753, Mickley, United Kingdom |
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Date and place of death: | 8 november 1828, Gateshead, United Kingdom |
Nationality: | United Kingdom |
Period of activity: | XVIII, XIX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Engraver, Wood carver |
Genre: | Animalistic, Landscape painting |
Art style: | Academism, Naturalism |