19th Century

william home lizars

Born 1788 Died 1859 Works span 1811–1811

William Home Lizars (1788 – 1859): A Pioneer of Copperplate Printing and Audubon’s Artistic Collaborator William Home Lizars stands as a significant figure in the Scottish art landscape of the early Victorian era, largely unrecognized today but profoundly influential in establishing Edinburgh as a centre for artistic innovation. Born in Edinburgh in 1788, he inherited his father's printing business – Daniel Lizars – and skillfully ble…

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1811

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1811

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Chronological Journey

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william home lizars

1788 – 1859

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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