Peltro William Tomkins (1759-1840), Engraver and draughtsman
Artist associated with 53 portraits
Tomkins entered the Royal Academy schools in 1775, and was taught to engrave by Francesco Bartolozzi. Many of his early works were designed by Angelica Kauffman. Later, he was commissioned to produce stipple engravings after the designs of Robert Smirke, Downman, Bunbury and Brown. Tomkins gave drawing lessons to the daughters of George III, and in 1793, he was appointed historical engraver to Queen Charlotte. He was a major book illustrator and engraved the plates for The British Gallery of Pictures, Thomson's Seasons, Tresham's Gallery of Pictures (1814) and Illustrations of Modern Scripture (1832).
by Peltro William Tomkins, published by J.F. Tomkins, after John Russell
stipple engraving, published 28 February 1790
NPG D15347
Thomas Audley, Baron Audley of Walden
by Peltro William Tomkins, published by Edward Harding, after Hans Holbein the Younger
stipple engraving, published 1792
NPG D24224
Margaret Howard (née Dudley), Duchess of Norfolk
by Peltro William Tomkins, after Lucas de Heere
stipple engraving, published 1792
NPG D25585
Sir Charles Lyttelton (Littelton)
by Peltro William Tomkins, published by E. & S. Harding, after Silvester Harding
stipple engraving, published 1 November 1793
NPG D29811
by Peltro William Tomkins, after W. White
stipple engraving, after 1794
NPG D31978
Charlotte Augusta Matilda, Princess Royal
by Peltro William Tomkins
stipple engraving, published 1796
NPG D8583
by Peltro William Tomkins, after Sir William Beechey
stipple engraving, early 19th century
NPG D31799
Elizabeth Cumberland (née Ridge)
by Peltro William Tomkins, after Lady Elizabeth Bentinck
stipple engraving, published January 1802
NPG D34424
Proclamation at the Royal Exchange of the Peace of Amiens, 1802
probably by and published by Peltro William Tomkins
etching and aquatint, published 1802
NPG D13756
by Benedetto Pastorini, and by Peltro William Tomkins, published by Hannah Macklin (née Kenting), after William Artaud
stipple engraving, published 1803
NPG D10587
Sir Charles Lyttelton (Littelton)
by Peltro William Tomkins, published by John White, published by John Scott
stipple engraving, published 1 July 1808
NPG D29810
by Peltro William Tomkins, published by J.F. Tomkins, after John Russell
stipple engraving, published 28 February 1790
NPG D18708
Caroline Amelia Elizabeth of Brunswick
by Peltro William Tomkins, published by J.F. Tomkins, after Anton Hansch
stipple engraving, published 27 January 1795
NPG D16088
by and published by Peltro William Tomkins, after Philip Jean
stipple engraving, published 6 April 1796
NPG D35172
by and published by Peltro William Tomkins, after William Hamilton
stipple engraving, published 6 February 1798
NPG D40438
by Peltro William Tomkins, published by Thomas Macklin, after Sir Joshua Reynolds
etching, published 20 February 1798
NPG D39970
Frances Talbot, Duchess of Tyrconnel (née Jenyns (Jennings), formerly Lady Hamilton)
by Peltro William Tomkins, after Silvester Harding, after Unknown artist
stipple engraving, early 19th century
NPG D30592
Frances Talbot, Duchess of Tyrconnel (née Jenyns (Jennings), formerly Lady Hamilton)
by Peltro William Tomkins, after Silvester Harding, after Unknown artist
stipple engraving, early 19th century
NPG D30593
Elizabeth Cumberland (née Ridge)
by Peltro William Tomkins, after Lady Elizabeth Bentinck
stipple engraving, published January 1802
NPG D14534
by Peltro William Tomkins, published by John Sharpe, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
stipple engraving, published 19 February 1803
NPG D14565
