Isabella Beetham: The Delicate Art of Portraiture and Silhouette Isabella Beetham (1750 – 1809) stands as a remarkable figure in the annals of British art history, primarily recognized for her pioneering contributions to silhouette artistry during the late Enlightenment. Born in London, she emerged from a family steeped in tradition—her father, John Robinson, was an architect and her grandfather, William Betham, possessed considerable…