John Walker (fl. 1784-1802)
John was the son of William Walker and the nephew of Anthony Walker, both noted engravers.
According to Bryan’s Dictionary, ‘He practised in London towards the close of the 18th century, finishing many of his father’s plates after the latter’s death. He also engraved some views which were published in the ‘New Copper-plate Magazine’ in 1794-6.’
Literature
Mackenzie, I (1988), British Prints, Antique Collectors’ Club
Redgrave, S (1970 reprint), A Dictionary of Artists of the English School, Kingsmead Reprints
Williamson, G C Ed. (1904), Bryan’s Dictionary of Painters and Engravers, George Bell and Sons
John was the son of William Walker and the nephew of Anthony Walker, both noted engravers.
According to Bryan’s Dictionary, ‘He practised in London towards the close of the 18th century, finishing many of his father’s plates after the latter’s death. He also engraved some views which were published in the ‘New Copper-plate Magazine’ in 1794-6.’
Literature
Mackenzie, I (1988), British Prints, Antique Collectors’ Club
Redgrave, S (1970 reprint), A Dictionary of Artists of the English School, Kingsmead Reprints
Williamson, G C Ed. (1904), Bryan’s Dictionary of Painters and Engravers, George Bell and Sons
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