Carington Bowles Collection

View of the choir of Saint Paul's Cathedral in London, in or after 1752-1766. Creator: Thomas Bowles
View of the choir of Saint Paul's Cathedral in London, in or after 1752-1766

A Bailiff and an Attorney - A Match for the Devil, c
1630657 A Bailiff and an Attorney - A Match for the Devil, c.1780, printed and sold by Carington Bowles, 1793 (hand-coloured mezzotint) by English School

A New Method of Maracrony Making as Practised at Boston in North America, ca. 1774

Well-a-day, Is this my Son Tom, ca. 1773. Creator: Probably after Samuel Hieronymus Grimm
Well-a-day, Is this my Son Tom, ca. 1773

Winter: a woman holding a spotted fur mantle, 1775. Creator: Richard Houston
Winter: a woman holding a spotted fur mantle, 1775

Autumn: a young woman holding a rabbit, 1775. Creator: Richard Houston
Autumn: a young woman holding a rabbit, 1775

The Pit Door / La Porte du Parterre, November 9, 1784. Creator
The Pit Door/ La Porte du Parterre, November 9, 1784

A View of the Taking of Quebec, September 13, 1759, ca. 1760

A Man-Trap, 1780, (1903)
A Man-Trap, 1780. From an original print published by Carington Bowles, 1780. From The Connoisseur Vol. VII [Otto Limited, London, 1903.]

A Pleasing Method of Rouzing the Doctor or a Thythe Pig No Bad Sight. 1770. Satire on the clergy - a woman is tickling the doctors nose with the tail of a piglet that she is obliged to give him as a

Carington Bowles: How D ye like meja, circa 1770
England, 18th century. Carington Bowles: How D ye like meja, circa 1770

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Carington Bowles, a man of many talents and interests, was not just the founder of a renowned company. He was also an artist who captured the essence of various scenes in his captivating works. In "A Bailiff and an Attorney - A Match for the Devil, " he depicted a fierce confrontation between two powerful figures, showcasing his skill in capturing intense emotions. Another intriguing piece by Bowles is "A New Method of Maracrony Making as Practised at Boston in North America. " This satirical artwork from 1774 humorously portrays the culinary practices during that time period, highlighting Bowles' ability to blend wit with artistry. In "Well-a-day, Is this my Son Tom, " possibly inspired by Samuel Hieronymus Grimm's work, Bowles evokes deep emotion through his portrayal of a heart-wrenching family reunion. The viewer can almost feel the anguish and joy emanating from the characters on canvas. Bowles' talent extended beyond emotional scenes; he also excelled at capturing beauty. In "Winter: a woman holding a spotted fur mantle, " created by Richard Houston under Bowles' guidance, we see elegance personified. The subject exudes grace while wrapped in luxurious furs against a snowy backdrop. Continuing with nature-inspired themes are Houston's creations under Bowles' direction: "Spring: a young woman holding flowers in her cloak" and "Autumn: a young woman holding a rabbit. " These pieces showcase seasonal beauty and celebrate nature's bounty through delicate details and vibrant colors. Bowles wasn't limited to traditional subjects either; he ventured into political satire as well. In "The Pit Door / La Porte du Parterre" from November 9th, 1784, he cleverly mocks societal norms with subtle humor embedded within every stroke of his brush. One cannot overlook historical events immortalized by Carington Bowles such as "A View of the Taking of Quebec" from around 1760.