Robert Hancock (1730-1817), Artist
Artist associated with 14 portraits
Robert Hancock was an engraver and painter. He was apprenticed to George Anderton, an engraver, in Birmingham in 1745. In 1756 Hancock joined the Worcester Porcelain Company of Dr John Wall. He became a partner in the firm in March 1772. At Worcester, Hancock engraved copperplates for transfer-printing on porcelain. Many designs were adapted from contemporary engravings and paintings, particularly those of the French schools.
by Robert Hancock
black, red and brown chalk and pencil, 1796
NPG 452
by Robert Hancock
black, red and brown chalk and pencil, 1796
NPG 451
by Robert Hancock
black, red and brown chalk and pencil, 1798
NPG 449
by Robert Hancock
black, red and brown chalk and pencil, 1798
NPG 450
by Robert Hancock, published by Robert Sayer
etching and line engraving, (1753)
NPG D20883
by Robert Hancock, after Joseph Wright
mezzotint, circa 1755-1788
NPG D3089
after Robert Hancock
stipple engraving, (1798)
NPG D8809
after Robert Hancock
stipple engraving, (1798)
NPG D8810
after Robert Hancock
stipple engraving, (1798)
NPG D8811
Crowds gathered to see George Wilson
by Robert Hancock
etching, probably 1815
NPG D16916
by Robert Hancock, published by William Richardson, after Joseph Wright
mezzotint, late 18th century
NPG D37460
by William Thomas Fry, probably after Robert Hancock
stipple engraving, circa 1800-1825
NPG D14176
West Midlands
Worcestershire
