George Brookshaw
Illustration — Moss Rose, 1817 • Illustration — Blue Tit & Redpoll, 1817 George Brookshaw (c. 1751–1823), also known as G. Brown, was an English painter and illustrator from London. His early career was spent as a London cabinet-maker specializing in painted furniture, often with floral decorations.
George Brookshaw
George Brookshaw · The Cleveland Museum of Art · Gift of The Print Club of Cleveland in honor of Arnold M. Davis · CC0
- Born
- George Brookshaw was born on 1 January 1751. · London.
- Died
- George Brookshaw died on 1 January 1823.
- Nationality
- United Kingdom.
- Occupation
- painter, illustrator and engraver.
- Languages
- English.
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Illustration — Moss Rose, 1817 • Illustration — Blue Tit & Redpoll, 1817 George Brookshaw (c. 1751–1823), also known as G. Brown, was an English painter and illustrator from London. His early career was spent as a London cabinet-maker specializing in painted furniture, often with floral decorations.
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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. His 1812 book Pomona Britannica records and illustrates fruit varieties grown in the greenhouses and gardens of Kensington Palace and other famous places in England. The book is especially noteworthy for pineapples and cherries. • Illustration — China Asters, 1817 • Illustration — Strawberries, 1817.jpg
The recorded working language is English. Places of work recorded in the authority are London.
Pomona Britannica: No. 72 - Amicua (Melon), published 1812, by George Brookshaw
George Brookshaw · The Cleveland Museum of Art · Nancy F. and Joseph P. Keithley Collection Gift
Pomona Britannica: No. 10 - Cherries, 1805, published 1812, by George Brookshaw
George Brookshaw · The Cleveland Museum of Art · Nancy F. and Joseph P. Keithley Collection Gift
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1751
George Brookshaw was born on 1 January 1751.
1823
George Brookshaw died on 1 January 1823.
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George Brookshaw was born in London.
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