John Bewick Engraver on Wood, 1760-1795

When people think of Bewick, they are generally thinking of Thomas Bewick (1753-1828) and his superlative wood engravings of animals and birds. Thomas's skill and reputation largely obscured the artistic recognition of his younger brother, John Bewick, also an accomplished wood engraver. Yet John Bewick was one of the earliest, if not the earliest, designer-engravers in England to make his living exclusively by illustrating books. His popularity resulted in producing illustrations and engravings for 60 books - mostly children's books - during a tragically short working life. This work consists of two parts; the first is a biography of the artist, the second provides a comprehensive, annotated bibliography of John Bewick's illustrations. Co-published with The British Library.Tattersfield, Nigel is the author of 'John Bewick Engraver on Wood, 1760-1795' with ISBN 9781584560531 and ISBN 1584560533.