Contemplation (Portrait of Elizabeth Stanhope)
1790
18th Century
10 1/4 x 8 1/4 in. (26 x 21 cm)
Caroline Watson,
English,
(1760 or 1761–1814)
After
Sir Joshua Reynolds,
English,
(1723–1792)
Object Type:
PRINTS
Creation Place:
Europe
Medium and Support:
Stipple Engraving
Credit Line:
Purchased with funds provided by the Art Angels
Accession Number:
05-G-3285
Caroline Watson was likely the first British female professional engraver. She studied under her father, James Watson (c. 1739 – 1790), an Irish engraver, and was appointed ‘Engraver to the Queen’ by Queen Charlotte in 1785.
Current Location:
In Storage
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