William Pether

Born: 1738

Death: 1821

Biography:

William Pether (c. 1738 – 19 July 1821) was an English mezzotint engraver. He was born in Carlisle about 1738, and became a pupil of Thomas Frye, with whom he entered into partnership in 1761. Pether was a fellow of the Incorporated Society of Artists, and contributed to its exhibitions paintings, miniatures, and engravings from 1764 to 1777. He wa...