William Nutter (c. 1759–1802) was an English engraver and draughtsman.

Life

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Born about 1759, Nutter became a pupil of John Raphael Smith. He worked exclusively as a stipple engraver, in the style of Francesco Bartolozzi.[1]

Nutter exhibited some allegorical designs at the Royal Academy in 1782 and 1783. He died at his residence in Somers Town, 14 March 1802, in his 44th year, and was buried in the graveyard of Whitefield's Tabernacle, Tottenham Court Road.[1]

Works

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Thomas Coram, 1796 engraving by William Nutter after William Hogarth

Nutter's works are dated from 1780 to 1800. He executed plates after leading English artists of his time, a large proportion of them being from miniatures by Samuel Shelley. His works include:

Notes

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  1. ^ a b Lee, Sidney, ed. (1895). "Nutter, William" . Dictionary of National Biography. Vol. 41. London: Smith, Elder & Co.
Attribution

  This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domainLee, Sidney, ed. (1895). "Nutter, William". Dictionary of National Biography. Vol. 41. London: Smith, Elder & Co.