Canvas Print : Archibald Bower
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Archibald Bower
ARCHIBALD BOWER Jesuit historian, librarian to Queen Caroline. Date: 1686 - 1766
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1686 1766 Archibald Bower Caroline Historian Jesuit Librarian
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
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Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative portrait captures the scholarly and dignified presence of Archibald Bower, a Jesuit historian and librarian who served Queen Caroline, consort to King George II, in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Born in Scotland in 1686, Bower joined the Society of Jesus at the young age of 17 and dedicated his life to the pursuit of knowledge. He quickly gained a reputation as a brilliant scholar and was appointed as the librarian to Queen Caroline in 1722, a position he held until his death in 1766. During his tenure at the Queen's library, Bower played a pivotal role in the development of the royal collection, acquiring numerous rare and valuable books and manuscripts. He was also a prolific writer and historian, penning several important works on Scottish history and the lives of the Scottish saints. Bower's time at the Queen's library was marked by his dedication to preserving and expanding the collection, as well as his commitment to making it accessible to scholars and intellectuals of the day. He was known for his warm and generous nature, and was greatly respected by the scholars and writers who frequented the library. This portrait, likely taken towards the end of Bower's life, captures the wisdom and gravitas of a man who dedicated his life to the pursuit of knowledge and the service of his queen. The richly textured fabric of his robes and the intricate detail of the books and scrolls in the background serve as a testament to the importance of learning and scholarship in the 18th century. With his piercing gaze and steady hand, Bower remains a powerful symbol of the enduring power of the written word and the importance of preserving the knowledge of the past for future generations.
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