Dictionary of National Biography, 1885-1900/Hawkins, George
HAWKINS, GEORGE (1809–1852), lithographic artist, born in 1809, was the son of George Hawkins. He began as an architectural draughtsman, but subsequently turned his attention to lithography, in which he was very successful. His pencil was peculiarly correct and delicate, and his knowledge of effect enabled him to produce pictures out of the most unpromising materials. For a long period he worked chiefly for Messrs. Day, the lithographic printers. One of his most important undertakings was a series of the ‘Monastic Ruins of Yorkshire,’ from sketches made by W. Richardson, and with historical descriptions by E. Churton, 2 vols. fol. York, 1844–56. He was frequently employed by architects in colouring their designs for various edifices, many of which were exhibited in the architectural room of the Royal Academy. Hawkins died at Camden Road Villas, Camden Town, on 6 Nov. 1852.
[Gent. Mag. 1852, pt. ii. p. 655; Art Journal, 1852, p. 375.]