Robert Dunkarton
Robert Dunkarton was an English mezzotint engraver. He was born in London and was a pupil of 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 West.
- Jonas Hanway; after Edward [Edwards (painter)|E. Edwards].
- Dr. Arne; after W. Humphrey.
- Miss Horneck; after Sir Joshua Reynolds.
- John Elliot; after N. Dance.
- Miss Bamfylde; after W. Peters.
- James Brindley, engineer; after Francis [Parsons (painter)|Francis Parsons].
- Miss Catley, in the character of Euphrosyne; after Lawronson.
Subjects after various masters
- Lot and his Daughters after Aert [de Gelder|A. de Gelder].
- Christ and the Disciples at Emmaus; after Guercino.
- Four subjects from the Life of Joseph; after the same.