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.
James St Clair-Erskine, 2nd Earl of Rosslyn
by James Sayers, published by James Bretherton
etching, published 31 March 1788
NPG D16222
Henry Herbert, 9th Earl of Pembroke
by James Bretherton
etching, published 1762
NPG D5495
Christian Friedrich Zincke; Jean Etienne Liotard
by James Bretherton
etching, published 1762
NPG D20491
by James Bretherton, after Henry William Bunbury
etching, published 1776
NPG D17847
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