Robert Dunkarton
Robert Dunkarton (1744 – c. January 1815) was an English mezzotint, mezzotint engraver. He was born in London and was a pupil of William Pether, Pether, and painted a few portraits, some of which, as also some portraits in crayons, were exhibited at the Royal Academy and at Spring Gardens until 1779. But his greatest success was gained as a mezzotint engraver. His plates are dated from 1770 to 1815, after which year there is no record of him. Dunkarton engraved in a clear, finished style several portraits and historical subjects, of which the following are the principal: Portraits *''George Lyttelton, 1st Baron Lyttelton, George, Lord Lyttelton''; after Benjamin West, West. *''Jonas Hanway''; after Edward Edwards (painter), E. Edwards. *''Thomas Arne, Dr. Arne''; after William Humphrey (engraver), W. Humphrey. *''Miss Horneck''; after Sir Joshua Reynolds. *''John Elliot''; after Nathaniel Dance-Holland, N. Dance. *''Miss Bamfylde''; after W. Peters. *''James Brindley, engineer'' ...
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