William Pether 1738 - 1821

occupation:
Artist, Engraver
Nationality:
British
born in:
Carlisle, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom

Mezzotint engraver and miniaturist paiinter, born Carlisle about 1738; pupil and latter partner of engraver Thomas Frye; moved to Bristol about 1800, working as drawing-master and picture cleaner; noted for producing engravings of Old Masters, notably Rembrandt and Joseph Wright of Derby