John Gower

[ca. 1765]

John Gower, 1330-1408, in profile, inscribed in an oval against a brick wall motif. Gower was a poet know for use of allegory and moral themes. He was a friend of Geoffrey Chaucer. He became blind during the last eight years of his life. Note: Printed for R. Baldwin in Pater Noster Row for the London Magazine.