Letitia Byrne (1779-1849)
Letitia Byrne was the third daughter of engraver William Byrne and, in common with her siblings – Anne Francis, Elizabeth and James – pursued a career in art.
According to Redgrave, Letitia ‘…etched the illustrations for ‘A description of Tunbridge Wells’, 1810; and engraved four views for [James] Hakewill’s ‘History of Windsor’. She also engraved for ‘White-Knights’, the Duke of Marlborough’s seat.’
She exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1799 to 1822.
Collections
British Museum, London
Royal Academy, London
Victoria and Albert Museum, London
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
Letitia Byrne was the third daughter of engraver William Byrne and, in common with her siblings – Anne Francis, Elizabeth and James – pursued a career in art.
According to Redgrave, Letitia ‘…etched the illustrations for ‘A description of Tunbridge Wells’, 1810; and engraved four views for [James] Hakewill’s ‘History of Windsor’. She also engraved for ‘White-Knights’, the Duke of Marlborough’s seat.’
She exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1799 to 1822.
Collections
British Museum, London
Royal Academy, London
Victoria and Albert Museum, London
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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