A Miscellaneous Collection of Original Designs, made, and for the most part executed, during an extensive Practice of many years in the first line of his Profession, by John Linnell, Upholsterer Carver & Cabinet Maker. Selected from his Portfolio's at his Decease, by C. H. Tatham Architect. AD 1800.
- Object:
Drawing
- Place of origin:
Great Britain (made)
- Date:
late 18th century (made)
- Artist/Maker:
Linnell, John, born 1729 - died 1796 (designers)
- Materials and Techniques:
Ink, pencil, yellow and blue watercolour
- Museum number:
E.110-1929
- Gallery location:
Prints & Drawings Study Room, level E, case W, shelf 8, box C4
John Linnell (1729-1796) was the son of the famous furniture maker William Linnell (ca. 1703-1763). Unlike most furniture makers, John Linnell gained a design education at the St. Martin's Lane Academy, which was founded by William Hogarth in 1735. In 1750, aged 21, he joined his father's firm as a designer. On his father's death in 1763, John Linnell took over the family firm. During his lifetime John Linnell produced high quality furniture, which rivalled that of other leading furniture makers such as Thomas Chippendale, John Cobb and William Ince and John Mayhew.
