Elizabeth Walker (artist)

Elizabeth Reynolds (1825)

Elizabeth Walker (1800–1876) was a British engraver and portrait-painter.

She was born Elizabeth Reynolds in London, daughter of engraver Samuel William Reynolds. In 1829, she married Scottish engraver William Walker (1791–1867). She exhibited at the Royal Academy 1818-50, was appointed miniature painter to William IV in 1830, and executed portraits of five Prime Ministers. Walker died in London on 9 November 1876.[1]

References

  1. ↑ O'Donoghue, F.M.; rev. Lois Oliver (2012). "Walker, William (1791–1867)". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. (Subscription required (help)). Also available in print
  • "Elizabeth Walker (nee Reynolds) (1800-1876), Miniature painter". National Portrait Gallery, London. Retrieved 14 April 2014. Includes images of 10 of her works
  • 1 painting by or after Elizabeth Walker at the Art UK site


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