Robert Dunkarton

Engraver
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IntroEngraver
isEngraver
Work fieldArts
Gender
Male
BirthLondon
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Biography

Robert Dunkarton (1744–1811), a mezzotint engraver, was born in London in 1744. He was a pupil of Pether, and painted a few portraits, some of which, as also some portraits in crayons, were exhibited at the Royal Academy and at Spring Gardens until 1779. But his greatest success was gained as a mezzotint engraver. His plates are dated from 1770 to 1811, after which year there is no record of him. He engraved in a clear, finished style several portraits and historical subjects, of which the following are the principal:

Portraits

Portrait of Thomas Arne, after Humphrey
  • George, Lord Lyttelton; after West.
  • Jonas Hanway; after E. Edwards.
  • Dr. Arne; after W. Humphrey.
  • Miss Horneck; after Sir Joshua Reynolds.
  • John Elliot; after N. Dance.
  • Miss Bamfylde; after W. Peters.
  • James Brindley, engineer; after Francis Parsons.
  • Miss Catley, in the character of Euphrosyne; after Lawronson.

Subjects after various masters

The Soldier's Widow, with William Ward, after William Redmore Bigg, 1800
  • Lot and his Daughters after A. de Gelder.
  • Christ and the Disciples at Emmaus; after Guercino.
  • Four subjects from the Life of Joseph; after the same.

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