Portrait of Lady Elizabeth Foster
1788
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1788
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows Lady Elizabeth Foster from 1788. It’s by Caroline Watson, who worked in London between 1780 and 1808. Caroline learned engraving from her father and became the first woman printmaker to earn the title “Engraver to the Queen.” Queen Charlotte supported women artists, and Watson’s skill with a new printing style helped her stand out. Look up Caroline Watson next.
