Engraver Collection (#7)

Edelinck, (1640-1707), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Edelinck, (1640-1707), 1830. Gerard Edelinck (1640-1707) copper-plate engraver and print publisher of Flemish origin, active in Paris from 1666, he became a naturalized French citizen in 1675

S. Le Clerc, (1637-1714), 1830. Creator: Unknown
S. Le Clerc, (1637-1714), 1830. Sebastien Leclerc (1637-1714) French artist from the Duchy of Lorraine, counselled by Charles Le Brun, he worked for Louis XIV

G. Audran, (1640-1703), 1830. Creator: Unknown
G. Audran, (1640-1703), 1830. Gerard Audran (1640-1703) French engraver, third son of Claude Audran. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co

Mr. Pine, 1808, (1827). Creator: Thomas Cook
Mr. Pine, 1808, (1827). Portrait of English designer, engraver, and cartographer John Pine (1690-1756), depicted in the manner of Rembrandt, with a turban and fur collar

Trade card of goldsmith Ellis Gamble, 1720s, (1827). Creator: Thomas Cook
Trade card of goldsmith Ellis Gamble, 1720s, (1827). Ellis Gamble: Goldsmith, at the Golden Angel in Cranbourn-Street, Leicester-Fields. Makes, Buys and Sells all sorts of Plate, Rings & Jewells etc

Hogarth, c1741, (1809). Creator: Thomas Cook
Hogarth, c1741, (1809). Portrait of English artist and satirical printmaker William Hogarth (1697-1764). Engraving after the terraccotta bust made c1741 by Louis Francois Roubiliac

Portrait of Hendrick Goltzius, pub. 1617. Creator: Dutch School (17th Century)
Portrait of Hendrick Goltzius (1558– 1617), pub. 1617

Samuel Noble, 1841. Artist: CE Wagstaff
Samuel Noble, 1841. Samuel Noble (1779-1853) was a British engraver and minister of the New Church (Swedenborgian)

Self-Portrait with castor oil flower Albrecht Durer (1471-1528, German Painter and engraver)
Self-Portrait with castor oil flower Albrecht Durer (1471-1528, German Painter and engraver

Paul Ferdinand Gachet (1828-1909), physician, Paintinger, engraver and French collector

Van Rijn Harmenszoon called Rembrandt (1606-1669), Dutch Painting. er and engraver, engraving, 1972
Van Rijn Harmenszoon called Rembrandt (1606-1669), Dutch Painting.er and engraver, engraving, 1972

Great War of Ko Etsu Kawanakajima, samurai of the army of Usami Sunpu No Kami, popular card by the Japanese painter and printmaker Kuniyoshi Utagawa Ichiyusai

Alderman John Boydell, 1801. Artist: Sir William Beechey
Alderman John Boydell, 1801. Boydell (1720-1804) was Alderman, Sheriff and Lord Mayor of London. An engraver by profession he made the first major bequest to the Guildhall collection

William Faithorne, c1800. Artist: Alexander Bannerman
William Faithorne, c1800. Oval portrait of either Willaim Faithorne the Elder, or his son, William Faithorne the Younger. Both were artists and engravers

A Yoruba man engraving clay bowls and water jars, Lagos hinterland, Southern Nigeria, 1912. Artist: AW Gelston
A Yoruba man engraving clay bowls and water jars, Lagos hinterland, Southern Nigeria, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

Laurent Carrs, 1745. Artist: Jean-Baptiste Perronneau
Laurent Carrs, 1745. Laurent Cars (1699-1771), French designer and engraver. Held at the Musee du Louvre, Paris. From The French Pastellists of the Eighteenth Century by Haldane MacFall

The Late Gaston La Touche in His Studio, c1913. Gaston La Touche, or de La Touche (1854-1913), French painter, illustrator, engraver and sculptor. From The Studio Volume 59 by Ralph Nevill

Portrait of Lucas Vorsterman, 1627-1632 (1958). Etching. Vorsterman (1595-1675) was a Flemish Baroque engraver who worked with artists including Van Dyck and Rubens

William Blake, English mystic, poet, artist and engraver, 19th century (1956). Although largely ignored by the public of his day

Cornelis Visscher, 17th century Dutch engraver, c1870. Artist: H Sluyter
Cornelis Visscher, 17th century Dutch engraver, c1870. A print from Nederlands Geschiedenis en Volksleven in Schetsen, by J Van Lenner and J Ter Gouw. (Leiden, AW Sijthoff, c1870)

William Wynne Ryland (1732-1783), English engraver, 1910. From a contemporary print. From The Connoisseur magazine (September 1910)

Wood engraver, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Wood engraver, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud

The Engraver, 1911-1912. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1911-1912, The Process Year Book, volume 17, edited by William Gamble and published by AW Penrose (London, 1911-1912)

Study for the painting of the engraver, Peter De Jode the Younger, 1913. Artist: Anthony van Dyck
Study for the painting of the engraver, Peter De Jode the Younger, 1913. A print from The Art of the Great Masters, by Frederic Lees, Sampson Low, Marston and Co, London, 1913

William Faithorne, 17th century English artist, c1800. Artist: Alexander Bannerman
William Faithorne, 17th century English artist, c1800. Oval portrait of either William Faithorne the Elder (1616-1691), or his son, William Faithorne the Younger (1656-1701)

William Lodge (1649-1689), English engraver and printmaker, 18th century. Artist: Alexander Bannerman
William Lodge (1649-1689), English engraver and printmaker, 18th century

Marcantonio Raimondi, Italian engraver, 1836. Artist: W Holl
Marcantonio Raimondi Italian Renaissance engraver, (1836). Raimondi (c1480-c1534) was the first printmaker whose work consisted primarily of copies of paintings

Frederick Goodall, painter, 1878. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Frederick Goodall, painter, 1878. Goodall was only 14 years old when he exhibited water-colour paintings of Willesden Church and Lambeth Palace at the Society of Arts

Lumb Stocks, RA, British engraver, 1883. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Lumb Stocks, RA, British engraver, 1883. From Men of Mark: a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate, the Church, in science, literature and art, the army, navy, law

Paul Gustave Dore, French artist, engraver and illustrator, 1877. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Paul Gustave Dore, French artist, engraver and illustrator, 1877. From Men of Mark: a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate, the Church, in science, literature and art

William Blake, English poet, painter, and printmaker, (1906). Although largely ignored by the public of his day, Blake (1770-1845)

Sir Robert Strange, Scottish artist, (1870). Artist:s Freeman
Sir Robert Strange, Scottish artist, (1870). Strange (1721-1792) was a line engraver. An engraving from Robert Chambers A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen, Blackie and Son, (Glasgow)

Marcantonio Raimondi, Italian engraver, 19th century. Artist: C Cook
Marcantonio Raimondi, Italian engraver, 19th century. Portrait of Raimondi (c1480-c1534)

James Ward, British painter and engraver, c1835 (1910). Artist: James Ward
James Ward, British painter and engraver, c1835 (1910). Ward, (1769-1859) was particularly noted as a painter of animals. A print from The Connoisseur, (London, 1910)

John Conde, French-born British engraver, late 18th century (1912). Artist: Richard Cosway
John Conde, French-born British engraver, late 18th century (1912). A print of Conde (1767-1794) from The Connoisseur, (London, 1912)

The Battle of Alexander at Issus
Painting titled The Battle of Alexander at Issus by Albrecht Altdorfer (1480-1538) German painter, engraver and architect of the Renaissance working in Regensburg. Dated 16th Century

Paul Revere's midnight ride, April 18, 1775, to alert the Colonial militia to the approach of British forces before the battles of Lexington and Concord. Paul Revere, 1734 - 1818

Georg Pentz
GEORG PENTZ German artist and engraver Date: 1500 - 1550

John Grooms Orphanage, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
Some of Our Girls at John Grooms Orphanage and Crippleage opened in 1890 at Clacton on Sea, Essex. Groom was a London engraver and evangelical preacher

John Boydell Portrait England English Publisher
John Boydell, 1720 - 1804. British publisher and engraver. From a print by Valentine Green, after the portrait by Josiah Boydell

Hendrick Goltzius Hendrik Hendrik Goltius Portrait
Hendrick Goltzius, 1558 - 1617. Dutch printmaker, draftsman, engraver and painter. After an engraving by Jan Muller

Charles-Nicolas Cochin Portrait Self Portrait
Charles-Nicolas Cochin, 1715 - 1790. French engraver and author. Also known as: Charles-Nicolas Cochin le Jeune (the Younger), Charles-Nicolas Cochin le fils (the son), or Charles-Nicolas Cochin II

England and Wales in the late 18th century. After a map by cartographer and publisher William Faden, engraved by William Palmer

George Savile, 1st Marquess of Halifax, 1633-1695. English politician, statesman and author. From the book The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Houbraken and Mr. Vertue

Anthony Ashley Cooper, 1st Earl of Shaftesbury, 1621-1683. English politician. From the book The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Houbraken and Mr. Vertue

Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales, 1594 - 1612. Elder son of James VI and I, King of England and Scotland, and his wife, Anne of Denmark

James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond, 4th Duke of Lennox, 1612 - 1655. British nobleman. From the book The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Houbraken and Mr. Vertue

Thomas Otway, 1652 - 1685. English dramatist of the Restoration period. From the book The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain. Engraved by Houbraken and Mr. Vertue

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"The State Tinkers: Exploring the Artistry of Engraving" Step into the world of engraving, where masterful hands bring life to intricate designs and captivating scenes. One such talented artist was James Gillray (1756-1815), a renowned engraver whose works continue to mesmerize audiences. Published on February 10th, his engravings captured the essence of their subjects with unparalleled skill. In "The Fall of Babylon" by John Martin (1789-1854) in 1831, we witness the grandeur and destruction of an ancient city through Martin's visionary painting brought to life by an unknown engraver. The etching by William Hogarth (1697-1764) titled "The Gate of Calais" transports us back in time, revealing the bustling streets and vibrant atmosphere of this historical moment. Venturing further into Surrey's picturesque landscapes, we find ourselves at "The Hill, " home to Birket Foster, a celebrated artist known for his enchanting depictions. Here, nature intertwines with artistry as Foster's work captures the beauty that surrounds him. But engraving is not limited to traditional subjects; it can also be a medium for self-expression and exploration. Take Foujita in Drag or Gertrude Hermes - Sculptor, Designer, Engraver as examples – both artists pushing boundaries and challenging societal norms through their unique artistic visions. From bustling London streets like Upper Baker Street in Marylebone to Samuel Neeles' esteemed engraving shop on Strand Street during the late 18th century – each location holds stories waiting to be discovered within its engraved lines. Even charitable institutions like John Grooms Orphanage in Clacton-on-Sea showcase how engravings were used beyond aesthetics – conveying messages that touched hearts and inspired change. Engravers have immortalized historical figures too.