Charles Grignion (1754-1804)
Artist associated with 30 portraits
Charles Grignion studied in Paris under J.P. Le Bas and then at Gravelot's drawing school in Covent Garden, alongside Thomas Gainsborough, after which he developed a career as a historical engraver and book illustrator. In 1746, Grignion engraved Hogarth's portrait of David Garrick as Richard III, and later he worked on the second plate of Hogarth's 1754 Election series. He also engraved the earliest record of a cricket match, published in the General Advertiser in 1748. Grignion continued working until he was in his late eighties, but died in poverty.
attributed to Charles Grignion
chalk, circa 1771
NPG 4314
by Charles Grignion
line engraving, probably 18th century
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by Charles Grignion
line engraving, probably 18th century
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The Marriage of King Henry VI to Margaret of Anjou
by Charles Grignion
line engraving, mid 18th century
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by Charles Grignion, published by and after Arthur Pond
line engraving, published 1744
NPG D1358
by Charles Grignion, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
line engraving, published 1747
NPG D31096
by Charles Grignion, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
line engraving, published 1747
NPG D31097
by Charles Grignion, after Jean Baptiste van Loo
line engraving, published 1747
NPG D27568
by Charles Grignion, after Francis Kyte
line engraving, 1754
NPG D32740
by Charles Grignion, after Hans Holbein the Younger
line engraving, 1757
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by Charles Grignion
line engraving, 1757
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by Charles Grignion, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
line engraving, published 1757
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Unknown sitters engraved as 'The Marriage of King Henry VII and Elizabeth of York'
by Charles Grignion, after Jan Gossaert (Mabuse)
line engraving, 1762
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possibly by Charles Grignion, after George Vertue
etching, late 18th century
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by Charles Grignion
line engraving, late 18th century
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by Charles Grignion, after Unknown artist
line engraving, late 18th century
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by Vincenzo Aloja, after Charles Grignion
etching, late 18th century
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by Charles Grignion, after De Fesch
line engraving, published 1773
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by Charles Grignion, after John Wollaston
line engraving, published 1776
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All paintings by this artist on the BBC Your Paintings website
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