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THIS IS A REFERENCE PAGE,
with background & biographical information.
IT IS NOT AN INVENTORY
It is being created in response to the numerous requests we receive for such information. It will be added to as we respond to such enquiries.
It is arranged alphabetically by surname.

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You may find the following Reference Books useful. They can normally be found in your local library or, if you wish to buy, on any of the main Net Book Sites :-
BRYAN'S DICTIONARY OF PAINTERS AND ENGRAVERS
THE DICTIONARY OF 19TH CENTURY BRITISH BOOK ILLUSTRATORS - Simon Houfe
THE DICTIONARY OF 20TH CENTURY BRITISH BOOK ILLUSTRATORS - Alan Horne
TOOLEY'S DICTIONARY OF MAPMAKERS - R V Tooley

ALLOM Thomas (1804-1872)
Allom was born in London, England on 13th March 1804. He was articled to Francis Goodwin, an architect in 1819.
He was to become a founder member of the R.I.B.A. (Royal Institute of British Architects - which is still the premier institution today)
He is best know for his topographical drawings, so many of which were engraved on steel & appeared in many of the travel books of the time. He travelled extensively, not just in the UK & Europe, but further afield, covering such countries as Turkey & China.
Collections of his work can be found in the British Museum and the Victoria & Albert Museum.

CLARKE Joseph Clayton. 'Kyd' (1856-1937)
Clarke worked on a freelance basis under around 1900 and then specialised in fore-edge painting.
He is perhaps best know for his caricatures of Dickens Characters.
Rather eccentric by nature and not very frugal.

FINNEMORE Joseph (1860-1939)
Illustrated various books including such as The White Man's Foot (1888) &
Kingsley's Westward Ho!
Wrote & illustrated The Animal's Circus, published 1915.

SIMKIN Richard (1840-1926)
Based in Aldershot, Hants, UK which is a 'military' town.
Specialised in watercolours of uniforms and in the design of posters for recruitment to the army.
His work seems to have been published mainly in the 1890's.
A Collection of his work can be found at The India Office Library.

SHEPHERD Thomas Hosmer (c.1817 to 1842)
He specialised in topographical drawings, which were engraved for such as Metropolitan Improvements (London), Modern Athens (Edinburgh) and Bath & Bristol. Many of these were enlivened by the additional of figures, horses, carriages etc.
Had he not died at such a young age, he would no doubt have emulated such as William Bartlett and Thomas Allom, who travelled widely.
Collections of his work can be found in the British Museum.

STANFIELD William Clarkson (1793-1867)
Born in Sunderland, County Durham, the son of an Irish actor. Apprenticed in Edinburgh, but was 'pressed' into service at Sea in 1812. This took him, among other places to the Far East. Left the Navy 1818 & began painting for the theatre. Became a friend of David Roberts and soon after they went to London, began to enjoy some success. Another friend was Charles Dickens. Elected to the Royal Academy in 1835. Travelled extensively in Europe. Drew seascapes & city scenes. Died Hampstead, London 18th May 1867. Collections of his work can be found in the British Museum and The Victoria & Albert.

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