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George brookshaw Art

British, 1751-1823

George Brookshaw began his artistic career as a teacher of watercolor painting. During the prime of his life, he was a sought-after cabinetmaker, creating finely-painted neoclassical furniture for patrons such as the Prince of Wales (the future King George IV). However, public records about his career disappear in the mid-1790s, about the same time that his prominent marriage collapsed. There is no mention of him until the Pomona Britannica began its release in 1804. Historian Lucy Wood suggests that Brookshaw began a new career in botanical studies under the name G. Brown, author of A New Treatise on Flower Painting, a painting instruction text. Several plates in the 1817 supplement to that work are now attributed to Brookshaw. Plate 27 by George Brookshaw from one of the finest volumes on pomology, "Pomona Britannica or a Collection of the Most Esteemed Fruits at Present Cultivated in Great Britain". Many of Brookshaw’s models came from the Royal Gardens at Hampton Court and Kensington Gardens.

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Artist: george brookshaw
Plate LXXVIII Pears (Valley, Petit Russelet, Doyenne, or Saint Michael, ...
By George Brookshaw
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Plate LXXVIII Pears (Valley, Petit Russelet, Doyenne, or Saint Michael, and the Russselet de Rheims, or Gross Russelet varities). Aquatint, engraving with some st...
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Early 1800s English School George brookshaw Art

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Aquatint

White Hamburgh Grape: A Framed 19th C. Color Engraving by George Brookshaw
By George Brookshaw
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a 19th century colored aquatint and stipple engraving finished by hand entitled "White Hamburgh Grape", drawn and engraved by George Brookshaw and published in London in 1812 as plate 60 in his 'Pomona Britannica; or, A Collection of the Most Esteemed Fruits'. It depicts a cluster of pale green grapes still on the vine. The vine and leaves are shown in attractive shades of green and brown. The plant lays on a brown textured background with shadows to impart 3-dimensionality. The scene is reminiscent of an engraving in an 18th century artistically stylized human anatomy atlas. There is a light brown title rectangle in the lower center which is blank, suggesting this may be a more rare preproduction proof. There are wide white margins. This striking engraving is presented in a reddish brown decorative wood frame with a darker brown scroll-work outer trim and a gold-colored inner fillet and a thick light beige mat. The frame measures 26" high, 22" wide and 1.13" deep. It is glazed with UV conservation glass. There is a tiny spot in the lower margin on the left and another in the left margin. The print and frame are otherwise in excellent condition. There is a second Brookshaw engraving that is framed in identical moulding, although a slightly different size and a different color mat. It depicts a Silver Rock Melon. The two prints would make a striking display pairing...
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Early 19th Century Naturalistic George brookshaw Art

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Engraving, Aquatint

Silver Rock Melon: A Framed 19th C. Color Engraving by George Brookshaw
By George Brookshaw
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a 19th century colored aquatint and stipple engraving finished by hand entitled "Silver Rock Melon", drawn and engraved by George Brookshaw and published in London in 1812 as plate 67 in his 'Pomona Britannica; or, A Collection of the Most Esteemed Fruits'. It depicts a Silver Rock Melon still on the vine, but the melon lies on a heater green mat. A wedge of the melon has been dissected to reveal its inner anatomy, including the seeds. The melon skin is a heather and light green color, while the inner portions are a light peach color. The vine and leaves are shown attractive shades of light green and there are soft yellow flowers. The plant is displayed on a light brown textured background with shadows to impart 3-dimensionality. The scene is reminiscent of an engraving in an 18th century artistically stylized human anatomy atlas. There are wide white margins. The title and inscription lies within the lower border. This striking engraving is presented in a reddish brown decorative wood frame with a darker brown scroll-work outer trim and a gold-colored inner fillet and a thick heather green mat. The frame measures 25.75" high, 21.5" wide and 1.13" deep. It is glazed with UV conservation glass. There is a short thin vertical line of discoloration in the lower margin through the word "melon" and a tiny spot in the upper margin on the left. The print and frame are otherwise in excellent condition. There is a second Brookshaw engraving that is framed in identical moulding, although a slightly different size and a different color mat. t depicts a cluster of grapes. The two prints would make a striking display pairing...
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Early 19th Century Naturalistic George brookshaw Art

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Engraving, Aquatint

Plums: George Brookshaw's Framed Hand-colored 19th C. Aquatint
By George Brookshaw
Located in Alamo, CA
George Brookshaw's (1751-1823) beautiful "Plums" hand colored aquatint engraving from his "Pomona Brittanica", considered to be the finest British botanical large format treatise of the 19th-century. His engravings were unique for their rich tones and colors, elegant compositions with the fruit seeming to float on a mottled sumptuous background. There are purple, mustard-colored plums on brown branches with green leaves over a two-tone dark brown and light tan background. The print is presented in an ornate bronze-colored wood frame with gold-colored inner and outer trims and a triple mat. The outer mat is a marbled light...
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Early 19th Century Academic George brookshaw Art

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Aquatint

Peaches, Nectarines: George Brookshaw's 19th C. Framed Hand-colored Aquatint
By George Brookshaw
Located in Alamo, CA
George Brookshaw's (1751-1823) beautiful "Peaches, Nectarines" hand colored aquatint engraving, plate 38 from his "Pomona Brittanica", considered to be the finest British botanical large format treatise of the 19th-century. His engravings were unique for their rich tones and colors, elegant compositions with the fruit seeming to float on a mottled sumptuous background. The pale green and peach-colored peaches and the pink and green flowers lie on a rich dark brown-colored background. The print is presented in an ornate bronze-colored wood frame with gold-colored inner and outer trims and a triple mat. The outer mat is a marbled light...
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Early 19th Century Academic George brookshaw Art

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Aquatint

BROOKSHAW. A Pair of Melons: White Seed'd Rock and Silver Rock Mellon
By George Brookshaw
Located in London, GB
Pair of aquatints with stipple-engraving, printed in colours and finished by hand, made for Brookshaw's most famous work "Pomona Britannica" or a "Collection of the Most Esteemed Fru...
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1810s Naturalistic George brookshaw Art

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Handmade Paper, Aquatint, Engraving

"Amicua Melon" Hand Finished Color Engraving by George Brookshaw
By George Brookshaw
Located in Alamo, CA
A colored aquatint and stipple engraving finished by hand entitled "Amicua Melon", drawn and engraved by George Brookshaw and published in London in 1812 as plate LXXII in his 'Pomon...
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Early 19th Century Naturalistic George brookshaw Art

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Engraving, Aquatint

Muscat of ALexandria Grapes by George Brookshaw
By George Brookshaw
Located in New York, NY
Plate LIII, Muscat of Alexandria. from "Pomona Britannica..." by George Brookshaw. London, T. Bensley for the author, 1804-1812. Original aquatint with stipple engraving, color pri...
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Early 19th Century George brookshaw Art

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Paper

Black Frontiniac Grapes by George Brookshaw
By George Brookshaw
Located in New York, NY
Plate LVII, Black Frontiniac, from "Pomona Britannica..." by George Brookshaw. London, T. Bensley for the author, 1804-1812. Original aquatint with stipple engraving, color printed...
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Early 19th Century George brookshaw Art

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Paper

George Brookshaw's Black Frontiniac Wine Grape Aquatint from "Pomona Brittanica"
By George Brookshaw
Located in Alamo, CA
George Brookshaw's (1751-1823) beautiful Black Frontiniac Wine Grape hand-colored aquatint engraving, plate XVII from his "Pomona Brittanica", considered to be the finest British botanical large format treatise of the 19th-century. His engravings were unique for their rich tones and colors, elegant compositions with the fruit seeming to float on a rich mottled background. The print is presented in a gold and burgundy-colored wood frame and a light gray mat. The print is in very good condition. Another Brookshaw engraving from his series of fruit illustrations is available on 1stdibs. It is framed and matted identically to this one. It can be viewed on our 1stdibs storefront by typing Timeless Intaglio...
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Early 19th Century Realist George brookshaw Art

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Aquatint

Green Flesh or Candia Melon Aquatint by George Brookshaw
By George Brookshaw
Located in New York, NY
Plate LXIX [Green flesh or Candia melon] from Pomona Britannica; or, A collection of the most esteemed fruits.. with the blossoms and leaves.. by George Brookshaw. London, T. Bensle...
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Early 19th Century George brookshaw Art

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Paper

Pears LXXXII
By George Brookshaw
Located in Florham Park, NJ
This piece would pair well with Brookshaw's "Peaches XXVI" which is also listed. GEORGE BROOKSHAW (1751 – 1823). Pomona Britannica of a Collection of the Most Esteemed Fruits…. En...
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Early 19th Century Academic George brookshaw Art

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Archival Paper, Archival Tape, Handmade Paper, Plexiglass, Watercolor

Cherries. Plate IX.
By George Brookshaw
Located in Florham Park, NJ
GEORGE BROOKSHAW (1751 – 1823). Pomona Britannica of a Collection of the Most Esteemed Fruits…. Engravers R. Brookshaw and H. Merke. London, 1812. Aquatint and stipple engravings...
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Early 19th Century Academic George brookshaw Art

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Engraving, Watercolor

Pears LXXXII
By George Brookshaw
Located in Florham Park, NJ
GEORGE BROOKSHAW (1751 – 1823). Pomona Britannica of a Collection of the Most Esteemed Fruits…. Engravers R. Brookshaw and H. Merke. London, 1812. Aquatint and stipple engravings...
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Early 19th Century Academic George brookshaw Art

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Archival Paper, Archival Tape, Handmade Paper, Plexiglass, Rag Paper, Si...

Peaches XXXIV
By George Brookshaw
Located in Florham Park, NJ
GEORGE BROOKSHAW (1751 – 1823). Pomona Britannica of a Collection of the Most Esteemed Fruits…. Engravers R. Brookshaw and H. Merke. London, 1812. Aquatint and stipple engravings...
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Early 19th Century Academic George brookshaw Art

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Archival Paper, Archival Tape, Gesso, Handmade Paper, Plexiglass, Rag Pa...

Plate 91. Apples.
By George Brookshaw
Located in Florham Park, NJ
GEORGE BROOKSHAW (1751 – 1823). Pomona Britannica of a Collection of the Most Esteemed Fruits…. Engravers R. Brookshaw and H. Merke. London, 1812. Aquatint and stipple engravings...
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Early 19th Century Academic George brookshaw Art

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Engraving

Plate 88. Apples.
By George Brookshaw
Located in Florham Park, NJ
GEORGE BROOKSHAW (1751 – 1823). Pomona Britannica of a Collection of the Most Esteemed Fruits…. Engravers R. Brookshaw and H. Merke. London, 1812. Aquatint and stipple engravings...
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Early 19th Century Academic George brookshaw Art

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Engraving

Peaches XXVI
By George Brookshaw
Located in Florham Park, NJ
This piece would pair well with Brookshaw's "Pears LXXXII" which is also listed. GEORGE BROOKSHAW (1751 – 1823). Pomona Britannica of a Collection of the Most Esteemed Fruits…. En...
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Early 19th Century Academic George brookshaw Art

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Archival Paper, Archival Tape, Handmade Paper, Plexiglass, Rag Paper, Wa...

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Plate L Black Muscadine
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Located in Fairlawn, OH
Plate L Black Muscadine Aquatint, engraving with some stipple, printed in colors with hand finishing, 1804-1812 Engraved signature on the bottom left From: Pomona Britannica or A Collection of the Most Esteemed Fruits (90 Plates) Published: White, Cochrane & Co., E. Lloyd and W. Lindsell, London: [1804-] 1812 Format: Folio size, 1st edition Printer: Thomas Bensley (active c. 1760-1935) Pomona Britannica, or a Collection of the Most Esteemed Fruits at present cultivated in the country…selected principally from the royal gardens at Hampton Court…accurately drawn and coloured from nature, with full descriptions was published in London from 1804—1812. Comprising 90 aquatint engravings, including 256 depictions of British fruit, after paintings by George Brookshaw. Published in London and engraved by R. Brookshaw and H. Merke. George Brookshaw (1751—1823) was born in Birmingham, England where he was apprenticed to Samuel Troughton (d. 1783), a Birmingham painter and japanner. According to a recent blog post related to St. Philips Cathedral, Birmingham, England, entitled In Search of Sobieski Brookshaw, by Gill Partridge, he may have received some art training from his father, also named George Brookshaw, who is listed as an engraver in a document dated 1751. George Brookshaw’s brother, Richard Brookshaw (1736—c.1804) was a portrait painter and engraver well versed in mezzotint and copperplate engraving techniques, and may have instructed his brother. In 1777, Brookshaw moved from Birmingham to London and began a celebrated career building fine cabinets detailed with hand-painted botanical and pomological motifs. Shortly afterward, in 1778, he married Sobieski Grice (1749—1811), daughter of William Grice, a prosperous gunsmith.The Prince of Wales was the most distinguished of Brookshaw’s well-heeled patrons, and today examples of Brookshaw’s cabinetry may be seen at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London. According to church records noted in Gill Partridge’s post, both George Brookshaw and Sobieski Grice were baptized at the Birmingham Cathedral. In his cabinet-making shop, Brookshaw also offered lessons in flower painting to ‘Ladies of Taste and Fashion’. During the mid 1790s, it appears his furniture-making business went bankrupt, and he led his life under an assumed name, G. Brown. In 1991, Lucy Wood wrote two articles in which she drew the connection between G. Brown and George Brookshaw. During his years of anonymity, Brookshaw worked as an illustrator of botanical books and gave flower-painting lessons, which may have been his primary source of income. Apparently, the marriage dowry he enjoyed while married to Sobieski Grice was lost after their marriage dissolved. Brookshaw returned to public view as the earliest parts of Pomona Britannica were issued. In Flower and Print Books of the 18th and Early 19th Centuries, Gordon Dunthorne extolls the virtues of George Brookshaw’s large folio edition. “One of the eminent English artists of the early nineteenth century is George Brookshaw, who issued in 1812, Pomona Britannica. Ninety aquatint plates, printed in colour and on a scale comparable to Thornton’s Temple of Flora...
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Plums Aquatint by George Brookshaw
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in New York, NY
Plate XVIII Plums from "Pomona Britannica..." by George Brookshaw. London, T. Bensley for the author, 1804-1812. Original aquatint with stipple engraving, color printed and hand-col...
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