Crabbes Historical Dictionary

Exquisite black & white engraving of a clergyman by Thomas Hearne. 18th-century portraiture showcasing detailed linework & subtle shading. A captivating piece of art history.


Thomas Hearne (1744 - 1817)

Thomas Hearne (1744-1817) was a pioneering English landscape painter & engraver known for his subtle watercolour washes, Gothic architecture studies, and detailed topographical views. Influenced J.M.W. Turner & Thomas Girtin.