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James Bretherton

(circa 1730-1806), Engraver and printseller

Artist 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.

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James St Clair-Erskine, 2nd Earl of Rosslyn, by James Sayers, published by  James Bretherton - NPG D16222

James St Clair-Erskine, 2nd Earl of Rosslyn

by James Sayers, published by James Bretherton
etching, published 31 March 1788
NPG D16222

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Henry Herbert, 9th Earl of Pembroke

by James Bretherton
etching, published 1762
NPG D5495

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Christian Friedrich Zincke; Jean Etienne Liotard

by James Bretherton
etching, published 1762
NPG D20491

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Oliver Goldsmith

by James Bretherton, after Henry William Bunbury
etching, published 1776
NPG D17847

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