About Thomas Watson
Lived 1750 – 1781 (aged 31). Thomas Watson was a British printmaker, copper engraver, publisher and draftsperson.
Frances Villiers, Countess of Jersey. A mezzotint engraving by Watson, published in 1774 after the original portrait by Daniel Gardner.
Thomas Watson (1750–1781) was a fine engraver in mezzotint and in stipple. His early prints were published in alliance with the book and printsellers Samuel Hooper and Walter Shropshire. Between 1773 and 1776, he exhibited with the Society of Artists. In 1778 he went into partnership with William Dickinson.
His works include engravings from paintings by his brother-in-law, Daniel Gardner; and include an engraving of lawyer, Andrew Stuart from a portrait by Joshua Reynolds.
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Who was Thomas Watson?
English engraver (1750–1781)
When was Thomas Watson born?
Thomas Watson was born on 17 January 1750 in London.
When did Thomas Watson die?
Thomas Watson died on 17 January 1781.
What was Thomas Watson's occupation?
Thomas Watson was a printmaker, copper engraver, publisher and draftsperson.
What nationality was Thomas Watson?
Thomas Watson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Thomas Watson (engraver)
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