Biography
Born
1763/9
Died
1852
Nationality
English
Birth place
Lincoln
Death place
London
John Landseer was one of the most important English engravers of his time. In his series of lectures at the Royal Academy, he campaigend for engraving to be recognised as an art in its own right. His largest series of engravings was 'Twenty Views of the South of Scotland' after James Moore. Four of his children went on to become artists.