Boydell, John
Other Business Names:
- Boydell, Josiah
- Nicol, George
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
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Distribution - retailing
Art, antiques, antiquarian books, etc, auctioneering, dealing & retailing
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Publishing & printing
Engraving inc print making & publishing
Notes:
John Boydell, 1720-1804, was a leading London print publisher and retailer who originated from North Wales. Started in business in City of London in 1751. He himself was an engraver but he generally commissioned other engravers and bought up second hand plates. Noted for his publishing of engravings of historical portraits and of Shakespearean characters. Developed impressive galleries in Cheapside and Pall Mall. In decline from 1790s and failed 1803. His partner from 1786 was Josiah Boydell, 1752-1817. He was close to the bookseller, George Nicol [2023]
Publications:
- Alderman Boydell, printseller by Balston, Thomas
- Autobiography of John Boydell, the engraver by Jones, W B
- John Boydell by Painting, Vivienne
- John Boydell, 1719-1804. A study of art patronage and publishing in Georgian England by Bruntjen, Sven H A
- The Commercial Maecenas. A study of the life and principal business concerns of John Boydell by Painting, Vivienne
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Boydell, Josiah
- Nicol, George
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
- Distribution - retailing Art, antiques, antiquarian books, etc, auctioneering, dealing & retailing
- Publishing & printing Engraving inc print making & publishing
Notes:
John Boydell, 1720-1804, was a leading London print publisher and retailer who originated from North Wales. Started in business in City of London in 1751. He himself was an engraver but he generally commissioned other engravers and bought up second hand plates. Noted for his publishing of engravings of historical portraits and of Shakespearean characters. Developed impressive galleries in Cheapside and Pall Mall. In decline from 1790s and failed 1803. His partner from 1786 was Josiah Boydell, 1752-1817. He was close to the bookseller, George Nicol [2023]Publications:
- Alderman Boydell, printseller by Balston, Thomas
- Autobiography of John Boydell, the engraver by Jones, W B
- John Boydell by Painting, Vivienne
- John Boydell, 1719-1804. A study of art patronage and publishing in Georgian England by Bruntjen, Sven H A
- The Commercial Maecenas. A study of the life and principal business concerns of John Boydell by Painting, Vivienne