Set of 4 18th Century Edgings of Versailles Gardens by John Bowles, (1701-1779)

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A set of four 18th-century engravings by John Bowles, (1701-1779) . The engravings showcase four formal gardens of Versailles. Engravings … more A set of four 18th-century engravings by John Bowles, (1701-1779) . The engravings showcase four formal gardens of Versailles. Engravings like this served to document and disseminate images of famous gardens. They were collected by art enthusiasts and those interested in landscape design. Depictions of Versailles were not just about the gardens themselves; they also symbolized the power and magnificence of the French monarchy.  
Bowles employs a linear perspective that draws the viewer's eye in, creating a sense of depth and grandeur. Artists of that period often emphasized the grandeur and orderliness of formal gardens like Versailles.

The four engravings depict the following gardens:

The Isle Royal
The Fountain of the Obelisk
The Fountain of Day Break
The Triumphal Arch

The engravings come with detailed descriptions below the image and are magnificently and
professionally matted and framed behind glass.
John Bowles was part of the Bowles family of print and map sellers. He was the son of Thomas Bowles. In partnership with his elder brother, Thomas Bowles, John took over his father's business when he died in 1721. In 1743, the brothers published prints of the paintings that decorated Vauxhall Gardens, and from about that date, they
launched a long series of topographical views depicting the sights of London and the surrounding villages.

DIMENSIONS: Height: 21.25" x Width: 23.25" x Depth: 1" (including frame). less