John Hassell

John Hassell (c.1767 1825) was an English watercolour landscape painter, engraver, illustrator, writer, publisher and drawing-master. He wrote a biography of fellow artist George Morland.

Cassiobury House (from "Picturesque rides and walks", 1818)

Hassell first appeared as an exhibitor at the Royal Academy, in London, in 1789 with a 'View of Stonehenge on Salisbury Plain.' He drew many views of local scenery, which he engraved himself in aquatint, most of them coloured. They were published in various topographical works. He had a large practice as a drawing-master, and published some books on water-colour painting and drawing. Hassell was a friend of George Morland and wrote his biography (published in 1800); he also engraved Morland's drawing of 'Conway Castle' in aquatint.

His son Edward Hassell (d. 1852) was also a watercolourist, and exhibited for a number of years at the Society of British Artists, of which he became a member in 1841, and was also secretary. He occasionally exhibited at the Royal Academy and British Institution.

Published works

Hassell published the following works, all illustrated with engravings in aquatint by the artist himself:

References

  •  This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: "Hassell, John". Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co. 1885–1900.

Also written by John Hassell: The Young Artist's Assistant or a familiar Introduction to the Art of Drawing with directions for colouring, and a series of PASSIONS, as expressed by the celebrated Le Brun, published in London, 1810

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