Thomas Major

Thomas Major (1720–1799) was an engraver, artist and illustrator.

Also recorded as Jorma; Le Blanc, Jor; Jor; Jor. Le Blanc.

Thomas Major in brief

Born
1720
Died
1799
Known for
engraver, artist, illustrator, publisher and bookseller
Place of birth
Buckinghamshire
Contents

Overview

Born at Buckinghamshire in 1720, died at London in 1799.

In detail

training under Hubert-François Gravelot is recorded. John Pye is recorded as having studied under Thomas Major. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is visual arts, copper engraving technique and book illustration.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Paris and London. Membership is recorded of Royal Academy of Arts.

Work by Thomas Major is recorded in the collections of Minneapolis Institute of Art, Auckland Art Gallery, Finnish National Gallery, Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery and Yale Center for British Art.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Thomas Major”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q18672616: Thomas Major

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