George Brookshaw
George Brookshaw (c. 1751–1823), also known as G. Brown, was a notable English painter and illustrator from London.[1][2][3][4]
His early career was spent as a London cabinet-maker specializing in painted furniture, often with floral decorations. Brookshaw also published supplementary drawing manuals on fruit, flowers, and birds. His books included A New Treatise on Flower Painting, or, Every Lady Her Own Drawing Master in 1818.[5]
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China Asters, 1817
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Strawberries, 1817.jpg
References[edit]
- ^ "George Brookshaw". vam.ac.uk. 26 November 2012. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
- ^ "BROOKSHAW, After George (1751-1823)". donaldheald.com. Archived from the original on 15 March 2014. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
- ^ "George Brookshaw Gallery". aradergalleries.com. Archived from the original on 15 March 2014. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
- ^ "Botanical Prints George Brookshaw Prints,antique original botanical ..." audubonart.com. Archived from the original on 4 November 2014. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
- ^ Horwood, Catherine. Women and Their Gardens: A History from the Elizabethan Era to Today. Chicago Review Press, 2012: 181. ISBN 9781613743409
External links[edit]
- Brookshaw's Groups of fruit: accurately drawn and coloured after nature…
- Brookshaw's Groups of flowers: drawn and accurately coloured after nature…
- Brookshaw's Six birds, accurately drawn and coloured after nature…