William Read
(active 1824-1837), EngraverArtist associated with 30 portraits
by William Read
stipple engraving, early 19th century
NPG D29831
by William Read
stipple engraving, published 1824
NPG D10560
possibly by William Read
stipple engraving, circa 1825-1850
NPG D14396
probably by William Read, published by George Byrom Whittaker, published in La Belle Assemblée or Bell's Court and Fashionable Magazine
hand-coloured etching and line engraving, published 1 October 1826
NPG D47577
probably by William Read, published by George Byrom Whittaker, published in La Belle Assemblée or Bell's Court and Fashionable Magazine
hand-coloured etching and stipple engraving, published 1 May 1826
NPG D47579
probably by William Read, published by George Byrom Whittaker, published in La Belle Assemblée or Bell's Court and Fashionable Magazine
hand-coloured etching and stipple engraving, published 1 March 1826
NPG D47580
'Sea Side Dress', October 1826
probably by William Read, published by George Byrom Whittaker, published in La Belle Assemblée or Bell's Court and Fashionable Magazine
hand-coloured etching, line and stipple engraving, published 1 October 1826
NPG D47581
'Walking Dress', November 1826
by William Read, published by George Byrom Whittaker, published in La Belle Assemblée or Bell's Court and Fashionable Magazine
hand-coloured etching, line and stipple engraving, published 1 November 1826
NPG D47582
by William Read, published by George Byrom Whittaker, published in La Belle Assemblée or Bell's Court and Fashionable Magazine
hand-coloured etching, published 1 April 1827
NPG D47595
'Evening Dress. Concert Dress', April 1827
by William Read, published by George Byrom Whittaker, published in La Belle Assemblée or Bell's Court and Fashionable Magazine
hand-coloured etching, line and stipple engraving, published 1 April 1827
NPG D47602
by William Read, published by George Byrom Whittaker, published in La Belle Assemblée or Bell's Court and Fashionable Magazine
hand-coloured etching, line and stipple engraving, published 1 May 1827
NPG D47596
'Afternoon Dress. Evening Dress', July 1827
by William Read, published by George Byrom Whittaker, published in La Belle Assemblée or Bell's Court and Fashionable Magazine
hand-coloured etching, line and stipple engraving, published 1 July 1827
NPG D47599
'Carriage Dress. Walking Dress', July 1827
by William Read, published by George Byrom Whittaker, published in La Belle Assemblée or Bell's Court and Fashionable Magazine
hand-coloured etching, line and stipple engraving, published 1 July 1827
NPG D47597
'Evening Dress. Dinner Party Dress', November 1827
by William Read, published by George Byrom Whittaker, published in La Belle Assemblée or Bell's Court and Fashionable Magazine
hand-coloured etching, line and stipple engraving, published 1 November 1827
NPG D47601
'Evening Dress. Carriage Dress', September 1827
probably by William Read, published by George Byrom Whittaker, published in La Belle Assemblée or Bell's Court and Fashionable Magazine
hand-coloured etching, line and stipple engraving, published 1 September 1827
NPG D47600
'Walking Dresses', August 1827
by William Read, published by George Byrom Whittaker, published in La Belle Assemblée or Bell's Court and Fashionable Magazine
hand-coloured etching, line and stipple engraving, published 1 August 1827
NPG D47598
Lady Anne Margaret Grant of Grant
by William Read, published by J. Grant, after D. Alexander
stipple engraving, published 1828
NPG D34768
'Ball Dress. Evening Dress', January 1828
probably by William Read, published by George Byrom Whittaker, published in La Belle Assemblée or Bell's Court and Fashionable Magazine
hand-coloured etching, line and stipple engraving, published 1 January 1828
NPG D47621
'Morning Dress. Afternoon Costume', October 1828
probably by William Read, published by George Byrom Whittaker, published in La Belle Assemblée or Bell's Court and Fashionable Magazine
hand-coloured etching and acquatint, published 1 October 1828
NPG D47622
'Morning Promenade Dress. Summer Walking Costume', July 1828
probably by William Read, published by George Byrom Whittaker, published in La Belle Assemblée or Bell's Court and Fashionable Magazine
hand-coloured etching and acquatint, published 1 July 1828
NPG D47623
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