Artist

Thomas Major

Portrait of Thomas Major

1720–1799

Thomas Major was an artist. 2 works are cataloged here, principally at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Thomas Major was an English engraver. His early career was in Paris. In England, he became engraver to Frederick, Prince of Wales. He was the first engraver recognized by the Royal Academy of Arts, and was chief seal engraver to the king.

Collections represented

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