James Bretherton
(circa 1730-1806), Engraver and printsellerArtist associated with 44 portraits
A London etcher and publisher of his own work, James Bretherton was known for his etchings after old masters and contemporary artists. He was very skilled in both stipple engraving and aquatinting and produced a number of memorable works of art based upon the satirical designs of H.W. Bunbury. His son, Charles Bretherton, was also an accomplished etcher.
by James Bretherton, after John Vanderbank
etching, published 1762
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Henry Herbert, 9th Earl of Pembroke
by James Bretherton
etching, published 1762
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by James Bretherton
stipple engraving, late 18th century
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by James Bretherton, after Robert Cooper
etching, late 18th century
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by James Bretherton
etching, late 18th century
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by James Bretherton, after Samuel Cooper
etching, late 18th century
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by James Bretherton, after Thomas Orde-Powlett, 1st Baron Bolton
etching, circa 1770-1780
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by James Bretherton, after Henry William Bunbury
etching, late 18th century
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by James Bretherton, after Thomas Orde-Powlett, 1st Baron Bolton
etching, circa 1770-1780
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by James Bretherton, after Thomas Orde-Powlett, 1st Baron Bolton
etching, 1773-1775
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by James Watson, printed and published by James Bretherton, after Hugh Douglas Hamilton
mezzotint, published 1 April 1776
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by James Watson, published by James Bretherton, after Sir Joshua Reynolds
mezzotint, published 1 April 1776 (1769-1772)
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Margaret Bingham (née Smith), Countess of Lucan
by James Watson, printed and published by James Bretherton, after Angelica Kauffmann
mezzotint, published 1 April 1776
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Margaret Bingham (née Smith), Countess of Lucan
by James Watson, printed and published by James Bretherton, after Angelica Kauffmann
mezzotint, published 1 April 1776
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by James Bretherton, after Unknown artist
etching, 1782
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Probably William Petty, 1st Marquess of Lansdowne
by James Bretherton
etching, published 3 January 1783
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David Murray, 2nd Earl of Mansfield
by James Sayers, published by James Bretherton
etching, published 14 July 1784
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Thomas Townshend, 1st Viscount Sydney
by James Sayers, published by James Bretherton
etching, published 14 July 1784
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by James Sayers, published by James Bretherton
etching, published 14 July 1784
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'The mirror of patriotism' (Charles James Fox; Oliver Cromwell (in mirror))
by James Sayers, published by James Bretherton
etching, published 20 January 1784
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