Thomas Watson
Illustration — Frances Villiers, Countess of Jersey. 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.
Thomas Watson
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- Born
- 1750 · London.
- Died
- 1781
- Nationality
- Kingdom of Great Britain
- Occupation
- printmaker · copper engraver · publisher · draftsperson
- Languages
- English
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Illustration — Frances Villiers, Countess of Jersey. 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.
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Born at London in 1750, died in 1781.
The recorded working language is English. Work by Thomas Watson is recorded in the collections of Yale Center for British Art and Print Collection.
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