Caroline Watson
John Stuart, 1st Marquis and 4th Earl of Bute, 1744 - 1814. Diplomatist and collector
About this artwork
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artist:Caroline Watson (1760 - 1814) English
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title:John Stuart, 1st Marquis and 4th Earl of Bute, 1744 - 1814. Diplomatist and collector
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date created:Unknown
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after:Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769 - 1830) English
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materials:Stipple engraving on paper
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measurements:23.49 x 20.01 cm
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object type:
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credit line:Purchased 1972
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accession number:SPL 17.4
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Caroline Watson
Caroline Watson
Caroline Watson was born in London and is considered one of the most skilful engravers working in late 18th century England. Watson studied under her father, Irish engraver James Watson, and excelled particularly at the stipple method which is a dotted technique allowing for a rich tonal texture....