English painter and illustrator.
Barlow came to attention with the illustration of Edward Benlowe's 'Theophila' in 1652. He set up a base in London the following year, and published 'Aesop's Fables' in 1666 then, two years later, illustrated 'Aesopics'. After later augmenting the earlier work, he sems to have given up illustrating in favour of painting. His subjects were rural and nature, and can still be seen at stately homes like Ham House. His work did not bring him riches; he died in poverty, although John Evelyn eulogised him as 'the famous'.
Barlow came to attention with the illustration of Edward Benlowe's 'Theophila' in 1652. He set up a base in London the following year, and published 'Aesop's Fables' in 1666 then, two years later, illustrated 'Aesopics'. After later augmenting the earlier work, he sems to have given up illustrating in favour of painting. His subjects were rural and nature, and can still be seen at stately homes like Ham House. His work did not bring him riches; he died in poverty, although John Evelyn eulogised him as 'the famous'.
English painter and illustrator.
Barlow came to attention with the illustration of Edward Benlowe's 'Theophila' in 1652. He set up a base in London the following year, and published 'Aesop's Fables' in 1666 then, two years later, illustrated 'Aesopics'. After later augmenting the earlier work, he sems to have given up illustrating in favour of painting. His subjects were rural and nature, and can still be seen at stately homes like Ham House. His work did not bring him riches; he died in poverty, although John Evelyn eulogised him as 'the famous'.
Barlow came to attention with the illustration of Edward Benlowe's 'Theophila' in 1652. He set up a base in London the following year, and published 'Aesop's Fables' in 1666 then, two years later, illustrated 'Aesopics'. After later augmenting the earlier work, he sems to have given up illustrating in favour of painting. His subjects were rural and nature, and can still be seen at stately homes like Ham House. His work did not bring him riches; he died in poverty, although John Evelyn eulogised him as 'the famous'.
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