In 1815, Walker went to London to study as a stipple engraver under Thomas Woolnoth.[4] He established his reputation by engraving a large plate of Sir Henry Raeburn's equestrian portrait of John Hope, 4th Earl of Hopetoun. In 1829, on his marriage to Elizabeth Reynolds, the famous miniaturist, he settled at 64 Margaret Street, where he resided until his death. Walker's work consists of about one hundred portraits of eminent contemporaries, after various oil painters, chiefly in mezzotint, all published by himself. Additionally, Walker created some interesting subject-pieces.
His most famous work is the engraving of Robert Burns based on Alexander Nasmyth's famous portrait. This engraving was used many times in printed versions of Burns' poems.[4]
He died at his house in Margaret Street, London, on 7 September 1867. His grave is in Brompton Cemetery.
Sculptural Work
Whilst being principally remembered as an engraver, Walker was also an able sculptor, his notable work being the figure of Queen Elizabeth I on the Scott Monument on Princes Street in Edinburgh.[4]
References
^Engraving after 'Men of Science Living in 1807-8', John Gilbert engraved by George Zobel and William Walker, ref. NPG 1075a, National Portrait Gallery, London, accessed February 2010
^Smith, HM (May 1941). "Eminent men of science living in 1807-8". J. Chem. Educ. 18 (5): 203. doi:10.1021/ed018p203.
^ abc"The Character Statues". Sites.scran.ac.uk. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
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william, walker, engraver, other, people, named, william, walker, william, walker, disambiguation, william, walker, august, 1791, september, 1867, scottish, engraver, known, engravings, henry, raeburn, portraits, walter, scott, raeburn, himself, thomas, lawren. For other people named William Walker see William Walker disambiguation William Walker 1 August 1791 7 September 1867 was a Scottish engraver He is known for engravings of Sir Henry Raeburn s portraits of Sir Walter Scott and Raeburn himself Sir Thomas Lawrence s portrait of Lord Broughham commissioned by Walker and Alexander Nasmyth s portrait of Robert Burns 3 Engraved version of the Alexander Nasmyth 1787 portrait Distinguished Men of Science 1 Use your cursor to see who is who 2 Biography EditWalker was born on 1 August 1791 at Markton Musselburgh near Edinburgh In 1815 Walker went to London to study as a stipple engraver under Thomas Woolnoth 4 He established his reputation by engraving a large plate of Sir Henry Raeburn s equestrian portrait of John Hope 4th Earl of Hopetoun In 1829 on his marriage to Elizabeth Reynolds the famous miniaturist he settled at 64 Margaret Street where he resided until his death Walker s work consists of about one hundred portraits of eminent contemporaries after various oil painters chiefly in mezzotint all published by himself Additionally Walker created some interesting subject pieces His most famous work is the engraving of Robert Burns based on Alexander Nasmyth s famous portrait This engraving was used many times in printed versions of Burns poems 4 He died at his house in Margaret Street London on 7 September 1867 His grave is in Brompton Cemetery Sculptural Work EditWhilst being principally remembered as an engraver Walker was also an able sculptor his notable work being the figure of Queen Elizabeth I on the Scott Monument on Princes Street in Edinburgh 4 References Edit Engraving after Men of Science Living in 1807 8 John Gilbert engraved by George Zobel and William Walker ref NPG 1075a National Portrait Gallery London accessed February 2010 Smith HM May 1941 Eminent men of science living in 1807 8 J Chem Educ 18 5 203 doi 10 1021 ed018p203 Walker William 1791 1867 Dictionary of National Biography London Smith Elder amp Co 1885 1900 a b c The Character Statues Sites scran ac uk Retrieved 12 May 2016 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title William Walker engraver amp oldid 1023441739, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
