Francis Jukes
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Francis Jukes was a prolific engraver and publisher, chiefly known for his topographical and shipping prints, the majority in aquatint
. He worked alongside the great illustrators of the late eighteenth century. He contributed numerous plates to various publications of rural scenes and collaborated on several projects with the engraver and publisher Robert Pollard
.
Born in Martley
, Worcestershire
in 1745. He became famous for his, engraving and aquatint
work, particularly using a technique he developed with Paul Sandby
(1725–1809), a Watercolourist. Sandby and Jukes combined engraving and aquatint from 1774 onwards. Notable work included Paul Sandby's "A New Drawing Book", published in 1779.
Jukes, at first an etcher and line engraver, later an aquatint engraver was based at 3 Hosier Lane in London, between Holborn and The City, insuring his premises for £50. He lived for 20 years at 10 Howland Street 1794–1808. Then 57 Upper John Street (now Whitfield Street), Fitzroy Square 1808–1812. He traded alone 1790–1802; later as Jukes and Sargent 1809–1811.
Thereafter he produced a prolific number of engravings and aquatint work, often collaborating with others such as Sawrey Gilpin
, William Sawrey Gilpin
, Thomas Rowlandson
and James Pollard
.
Another collaborator was the animal genre painter and draughtsman Charles Ansell
(b. 1752) renowned for his graceful images of horses; his most celebrated work, "Life and death of a Racehorse", was engraved by Jukes in 1784.
In 1785 he produced a fine engraving of Vauxhall (outer London), drawn by Thomas Rowlandson (1756–1827), engraved by Robert Pollard (1755–1838)
and Aquatinto by Jukes himself.
This was followed by more classically derived work with companion pieces "St. Preux and Julia", "Henry and Jessy" drawn by Francis Wheatley
all in 1786.
Also in 1786 he produced mezzotint
illustrations of "A Country Racecourse with horses preparing to start" and "A Country Racecourse with horses running", both after William Mason
.
He recorded current events, "The Attempt to Assassinate the King" depicts the attempt made by Margaret Nicholson to kill King George III at the entrance to St. James's Palace on August 2, 1786.
In 1787 Pollard and Jukes engraved "Courtship" and "Matrimony" and a fine set of "London Squares" including a highly collectable "View of Hanover Square", by artist Edward Dayes
(1763–1804).
From 1788 he began to develop much wider themes, illustrating "Views in the Pacific", based on sketches from Captain Cook's Third Voyage. He also worked on illustrations of New York. Also in the same year (1788) his engravings of the racehorse "Highflyer", "Foxhound Modish" and "Pointer Dash" after Sawrey Gilpin were produced as part of his continuing work with rural themes.
In 1790 he produced a series (eight plates) of horses at full gallop called "The Pytchley Hunt
"; the artist Charles Loraine Smith (1751–1835). It was originally intended to be a set of six plates.
During 1792-1794 "Walmsley's Views in North Wales" were completed. The artist Thomas Walmsley (1763-1806)
1796 saw two nostalgic engravings, "A Visit to the Uncle" and " A Visit to the Aunt" painted by Thomas Rowlandson in 1786.
At the turn of the century Francis Jukes was fully engaged with rural themes, including Francis Nicholson's
"Views of England", These Nicholson works appeared in "The Beauties of England and Wales", Author: Britton, John & Edward Wedlake Brayley - A book published in 18 volumes from 1801 to 1815.
He was also concurrently illustrating more of Edward Dayes work, a collection of "Views on The Wye" in 1797.
"Views of Ireland" (1800–1). A "View of Brielle" (in Holland).
Around 1800 he engraved an illustration of Mount Vernon in Virginia, home of George Washington
. This work drawn in 1800 by a Scottish born American artist Alexander Robertson (1772–1841).
In 1802 he was working on A. Campbell's "A Journey from Edinburgh to Parts of North Britain" aka "A Journey to Scotland",
The same year he produced a pair of high quality engravings of "A Two Year Old Ram" and "A Two Year Old Ewe" of the New Leicestershire Breed".
Francis Jukes died in 1812 at Upper John Street, London. His work is highly collectable.
Aquatint
Aquatint is an intaglio printmaking technique, a variant of etching.Intaglio printmaking makes marks on the matrix that are capable of holding ink. The inked plate is passed through a printing press together with a sheet of paper, resulting in a transfer of the ink to the paper...
. He worked alongside the great illustrators of the late eighteenth century. He contributed numerous plates to various publications of rural scenes and collaborated on several projects with the engraver and publisher Robert Pollard
Robert Pollard (disambiguation)
Robert Pollard is an American singer-songwriter.Robert Pollard is also the name of:*Bob Pollard , American football player*Robert Pollard , American football defensive end...
.
Born in Martley
Martley
Martley is a village and civil parish in the Malvern Hills district of the English county of Worcestershire. It is approximately nine miles north-west of Worcester. The population of the village is approximately 1200 people...
, Worcestershire
Worcestershire
Worcestershire is a non-metropolitan county, established in antiquity, located in the West Midlands region of England. For Eurostat purposes it is a NUTS 3 region and is one of three counties that comprise the "Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire" NUTS 2 region...
in 1745. He became famous for his, engraving and aquatint
Aquatint
Aquatint is an intaglio printmaking technique, a variant of etching.Intaglio printmaking makes marks on the matrix that are capable of holding ink. The inked plate is passed through a printing press together with a sheet of paper, resulting in a transfer of the ink to the paper...
work, particularly using a technique he developed with Paul Sandby
Paul Sandby
Paul Sandby was an English map-maker turned landscape painter in watercolours, who, along with his older brother Thomas, became one of the founding members of the Royal Academy in 1768.-Life and work:...
(1725–1809), a Watercolourist. Sandby and Jukes combined engraving and aquatint from 1774 onwards. Notable work included Paul Sandby's "A New Drawing Book", published in 1779.
Jukes, at first an etcher and line engraver, later an aquatint engraver was based at 3 Hosier Lane in London, between Holborn and The City, insuring his premises for £50. He lived for 20 years at 10 Howland Street 1794–1808. Then 57 Upper John Street (now Whitfield Street), Fitzroy Square 1808–1812. He traded alone 1790–1802; later as Jukes and Sargent 1809–1811.
Thereafter he produced a prolific number of engravings and aquatint work, often collaborating with others such as Sawrey Gilpin
Sawrey Gilpin
Sawrey Gilpin was an English animal painter, illustrator, and etcher who specialised in paintings of horses and dogs. He was made a Royal Academician.-Life and work:...
, William Sawrey Gilpin
William Sawrey Gilpin
William Sawrey Gilpin was an English artist, drawing master and, in later life, landscape designer.Gilpin was the son of the animal painter Sawrey Gilpin. He attended the school of his uncle, William Gilpin, at Cheam in Surrey...
, Thomas Rowlandson
Thomas Rowlandson
Thomas Rowlandson was an English artist and caricaturist.- Biography :Rowlandson was born in Old Jewry, in the City of London. He was the son of a tradesman or city merchant. On leaving school he became a student at the Royal Academy...
and James Pollard
James Pollard
James Pollard was a British painter and aquatint engraver noted for his coach, fox hunting and equine scenes. He was born in what is now the London Borough of Islington, the son of the painter and publisher, Robert Pollard ....
.
Another collaborator was the animal genre painter and draughtsman Charles Ansell
Charles Ansell (painter)
Charles Ansell flourished towards the close of the 18th century. His name occurs only twice —1780 and 1781— in the catalogues of the Royal Academy. He was celebrated for his drawings of the horse, but also drew domestic subjects...
(b. 1752) renowned for his graceful images of horses; his most celebrated work, "Life and death of a Racehorse", was engraved by Jukes in 1784.
In 1785 he produced a fine engraving of Vauxhall (outer London), drawn by Thomas Rowlandson (1756–1827), engraved by Robert Pollard (1755–1838)
and Aquatinto by Jukes himself.
This was followed by more classically derived work with companion pieces "St. Preux and Julia", "Henry and Jessy" drawn by Francis Wheatley
Francis Wheatley (painter)
Francis Wheatley was an English portrait and landscape painter.-Life and work:Wheatley was born at Wild Court, Covent Garden, London, the son of a master tailor. He studied at William Shipley's drawing school and the Royal Academy, and won several prizes from the Society of Arts...
all in 1786.
Also in 1786 he produced mezzotint
Mezzotint
Mezzotint is a printmaking process of the intaglio family, technically a drypoint method. It was the first tonal method to be used, enabling half-tones to be produced without using line- or dot-based techniques like hatching, cross-hatching or stipple...
illustrations of "A Country Racecourse with horses preparing to start" and "A Country Racecourse with horses running", both after William Mason
William Mason
William Mason may refer to:*William Mason , American engineer and inventor working for Remington, Colt, and Winchester*William Mason , American composer and pianist...
.
He recorded current events, "The Attempt to Assassinate the King" depicts the attempt made by Margaret Nicholson to kill King George III at the entrance to St. James's Palace on August 2, 1786.
In 1787 Pollard and Jukes engraved "Courtship" and "Matrimony" and a fine set of "London Squares" including a highly collectable "View of Hanover Square", by artist Edward Dayes
Edward Dayes
Edward Dayes was an English watercolour painter and engraver in mezzotint.-Life:He studied under William Pether, and began to exhibit at the Royal Academy in 1786, sending views of Waltham and Canterbury; in the three following years he exhibited miniatures as well as landscapes...
(1763–1804).
From 1788 he began to develop much wider themes, illustrating "Views in the Pacific", based on sketches from Captain Cook's Third Voyage. He also worked on illustrations of New York. Also in the same year (1788) his engravings of the racehorse "Highflyer", "Foxhound Modish" and "Pointer Dash" after Sawrey Gilpin were produced as part of his continuing work with rural themes.
In 1790 he produced a series (eight plates) of horses at full gallop called "The Pytchley Hunt
Pytchley Hunt
The Pytchley Hunt is a fox hunting organisation formerly based near the Northamptonshire village of Pytchley, but since 1966 has had kennels close to Brixworth. The Pytchley country used to include areas of the Rockingham Forest but was split to form the Woodland Pytchley Hunt...
"; the artist Charles Loraine Smith (1751–1835). It was originally intended to be a set of six plates.
During 1792-1794 "Walmsley's Views in North Wales" were completed. The artist Thomas Walmsley (1763-1806)
1796 saw two nostalgic engravings, "A Visit to the Uncle" and " A Visit to the Aunt" painted by Thomas Rowlandson in 1786.
At the turn of the century Francis Jukes was fully engaged with rural themes, including Francis Nicholson's
Francis Nicholson (painter)
Sir Francis Nicholson was a British artist. He worked in watercolour and oil, and is mainly known as a landscape artist.-Career:...
"Views of England", These Nicholson works appeared in "The Beauties of England and Wales", Author: Britton, John & Edward Wedlake Brayley - A book published in 18 volumes from 1801 to 1815.
He was also concurrently illustrating more of Edward Dayes work, a collection of "Views on The Wye" in 1797.
"Views of Ireland" (1800–1). A "View of Brielle" (in Holland).
George Washington
George Washington was the dominant military and political leader of the new United States of America from 1775 to 1799. He led the American victory over Great Britain in the American Revolutionary War as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army from 1775 to 1783, and presided over the writing of...
. This work drawn in 1800 by a Scottish born American artist Alexander Robertson (1772–1841).
In 1802 he was working on A. Campbell's "A Journey from Edinburgh to Parts of North Britain" aka "A Journey to Scotland",
The same year he produced a pair of high quality engravings of "A Two Year Old Ram" and "A Two Year Old Ewe" of the New Leicestershire Breed".
Francis Jukes died in 1812 at Upper John Street, London. His work is highly collectable.