Richard Houston
(1721 or 1722-1775), EngraverArtist associated with 193 portraits
Dublin-born Richard Houston was apprenticed to John Brooks as a draughtsman and mezzotint-engraver and he studied drawing at the Dublin Society Schools. He moved with Brooks to London in 1746 and established himself as an independent printmaker and publisher. Although he produced some good work, Houston was unable to sustain his independent status. He spent the rest of his career working for other printsellers including Robert Sayer.
Elizabeth (née Gunning), Baroness Hamilton of Hameldon
by Richard Houston, after Francis Cotes
mezzotint, (1751)
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Elizabeth (née Gunning), Baroness Hamilton of Hameldon
by Richard Houston, after Francis Cotes
mezzotint, (1751)
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Elizabeth (née Gunning), Baroness Hamilton of Hameldon
by Richard Houston, after Gavin Hamilton
mezzotint, (circa 1752)
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William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham
by Richard Houston, after William Hoare
mezzotint, (circa 1754)
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by Richard Houston, published by John Ryall, after Thomas Hudson
mezzotint, circa 1757
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Mary (née Panton), Duchess of Ancaster
by and sold by Richard Houston, after Sir Joshua Reynolds
mezzotint, (1758)
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by Richard Houston, after Unknown artist
mezzotint, published 1759
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by Richard Houston, published by Henry Parker, published by Elizabeth Bakewell, after Gerlach Flicke
mezzotint, 1759
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by Richard Houston, published by Robert Sayer, and published by Elizabeth Bakewell, and published by Henry Parker, after Henry Robert Morland
mezzotint, circa 1760
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Edward Augustus, Duke of York and Albany
by Richard Houston, published by Elizabeth Bakewell, and published by Henry Parker, and published by Robert Sayer, after Henry Robert Morland
mezzotint, published circa 1762-1775
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by Richard Houston, after Gilbert Soest
mezzotint, published 1798
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by Richard Houston, after Gilbert Soest
mezzotint, published 1798
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Matthew Skeggs in the Character of Signor Bumbasto
by Richard Houston, after Thomas King
mezzotint
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