William Holl Sr
(1771-1838), EngraverSitter in 1 portrait
Artist associated with 127 portraits
William Holl, probably of German origin, studied engraving under Benjamin Smith before establishing himself as an engraver. Holl's prints were mainly executed using the stipple technique, and he pioneered the use of stipple engraving on steel. He produced numerous portrait engravings as well as decorative subjects and prints after contemporary artists. He was the father of William and Francis Holl, who were also engravers.
Hugh Percy, 3rd Duke of Northumberland
by William Holl Sr, or by William Holl Jr, printed by Wilkinson & Dawe, published by R. Ryley, published by James Fraser, published by Sir Francis Graham Moon, 1st Bt, after George Raphael Ward
stipple engraving, published 1838
NPG D5372
by William Holl Sr, published by Fisher Son & Co
stipple engraving, published 1838
NPG D15226
James Hamilton, 2nd Earl of Arran
by William Holl Sr, or by William Holl Jr, after Cornelis Ketel
stipple engraving, early 19th century
NPG D7364
by William Holl Sr, published by Longman & Co, after Sir Joshua Reynolds
stipple engraving, published 1814
NPG D19318
James Hamilton, 2nd Earl of Arran
by William Holl Sr, after Cornelis Ketel
stipple engraving, published 1819
NPG D7362
James Hamilton, 2nd Earl of Arran
by William Holl Sr, after Cornelis Ketel
stipple engraving, published 1819
NPG D7363
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