Joseph Moser
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Joseph Moser was an English
artist, author, and magistrate. He was a nephew of George Michael Moser
, enamel painter and drawing-master to George III
. He exhibited at the Royal Academy
from 1774 to 1782. He was made magistrate for Westminster in 1794 and published political pamphlets, dramas, and fiction.
, Soho
, Westminster
. While still quite young he was placed with his uncle, George Moser, to train at the Royal Academy
as an artist in enamel. Moser did not intend to follow this profession, though he remained in the Royal Academy until his marriage. From then on he devoted himself to literature.
He was made a magistrate in 1794 and died in Romney Street, Westminster
.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
artist, author, and magistrate. He was a nephew of George Michael Moser
George Michael Moser
George Michael Moser was a renowned artist and enameller of the 18th century, father of celebrated floral painter Mary Moser, and, with his daughter, among the founder members of the Royal Academy in 1768.-Biography:...
, enamel painter and drawing-master to George III
George III of the United Kingdom
George III was King of Great Britain and King of Ireland from 25 October 1760 until the union of these two countries on 1 January 1801, after which he was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland until his death...
. He exhibited at the Royal Academy
Royal Academy
The Royal Academy of Arts is an art institution based in Burlington House on Piccadilly, London. The Royal Academy of Arts has a unique position in being an independent, privately funded institution led by eminent artists and architects whose purpose is to promote the creation, enjoyment and...
from 1774 to 1782. He was made magistrate for Westminster in 1794 and published political pamphlets, dramas, and fiction.
Life
Moser was of Swiss descent, the son of Hans Jacob Moser, an artist. He was born in Greek StreetGreek Street
Greek Street is a street in Soho, London, leading south from Soho Square to Shaftesbury Avenue. The street is famous for its restaurants and cosmopolitan nature.-History:...
, Soho
Soho
Soho is an area of the City of Westminster and part of the West End of London. Long established as an entertainment district, for much of the 20th century Soho had a reputation for sex shops as well as night life and film industry. Since the early 1980s, the area has undergone considerable...
, Westminster
Westminster
Westminster is an area of central London, within the City of Westminster, England. It lies on the north bank of the River Thames, southwest of the City of London and southwest of Charing Cross...
. While still quite young he was placed with his uncle, George Moser, to train at the Royal Academy
Royal Academy
The Royal Academy of Arts is an art institution based in Burlington House on Piccadilly, London. The Royal Academy of Arts has a unique position in being an independent, privately funded institution led by eminent artists and architects whose purpose is to promote the creation, enjoyment and...
as an artist in enamel. Moser did not intend to follow this profession, though he remained in the Royal Academy until his marriage. From then on he devoted himself to literature.
He was made a magistrate in 1794 and died in Romney Street, Westminster
Westminster
Westminster is an area of central London, within the City of Westminster, England. It lies on the north bank of the River Thames, southwest of the City of London and southwest of Charing Cross...
.
Partial list of works
- Lucifer and Mammon 1793
- Turkish Tales 1794
- Anecdotes of Richard Brothers 1795
- The Hermit of Caucasus 1797
- Moral Tales 1797