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 blended artistic talent with entrepreneurial acumen to forge a distinctive creative path. His upbringing instilled in him a deep appreciation for craftsmanship and…