“Drawn on the Spot and Engraved by J. Hassall” John Hassell (c. 1767 – 1825) was an English watercolour landscape painter, engraver, illustrator, writer, publisher and drawing-master. He wrote a biography of fellow artist George Morland. Hassell first appeared as an exhibitor at the Royal Academy, in London, in 1789 with a ‘View of Stonehenge on Salisbury Plain.’ He drew many views of local scenery, which he engraved himself in aquatint, most of them coloured. They were published in various topographical works. He had a large practice as a drawing-master and published some books on water-colour painting and drawing. Hassell was a friend of George Morland and wrote his biography (published in 1800); he also engraved Morland’s drawing of ‘Conway Castle’ in aquatint.
“Published Dec. 1st. 17697 by John Fairburn, 146 The Minories, London
Original gilt frame, overall dimensions: 15 ¾” by 11 ¾”
In good condition