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Publication date: 19 januari 2026
ISBN: 978-94-6534-007-4
Thomas Major (1719-1799)
Summary
This study examines the life and work of the 18th-century copper-plate engraver Thomas Major, focusing on his strong professional connections to France. The work is structured into several thematic areas: his early life and education at Merchant Taylor's School; his artistic apprenticeship in London and Paris under masters such as Gravelot, Le Bas, and Cochin; and his career as a landscape engraver and print publisher. The monograph specifically investigates Major’s long tenure as a public servant, notably as the Seal Engraver to King George II and George III, and his role at the Stamp Office. It also analyzes his literary contributions, including his monograph 'The Ruins of Paestum' and various biographical sketches. The research utilizes the Major family papers to provide a detailed account of his financial status, social network, and family legacy, concluding with a survey of his descendants into the 20th century.
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