Thomas Holloway, Coltishall near Norwich [to John Flaxman]

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Reference code

JU/2/132

Title

Thomas Holloway, Coltishall near Norwich [to John Flaxman]

Date

12 Oct 1826

Level

Item

Extent & medium

1 pieced

Historical Background

Holloway commenced a folio edition of engravings after the seven cartoons of Raphael then at Windsor (now in the Victoria and Albert Museum) with three young ex-pupils. As a result of his initial work he was appointed historical engraver to the King. In 1820, with four plates completed, the group moved to Coltishall, near Norwich. Holloway lived to see the fifth plate published in 1824.

Content Description

Holloway opens his letter by referring to their time, many years before, as students in the Royal Academy Schools. He goes on to describe his work of engraving the cartoons of Raphael belonging to the King and asks Flaxman for a list of persons to whom he may write to solicit subscriptions. He discusses the cartoon of Paul and Barnabas at Lystra, and concludes by giving his reasons for his move to Norfolk with his partners and coadjutors.