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Elizabeth Walker, née Reynolds, (1800–1876) was an English engraver and portrait painter. She was born in London, daughter of the engraver Samuel William Reynolds.[1] Although she predominately painted miniatures, she also produced whole-length portraits in oil.[2]
Elizabeth’s artistic education began at home, where her father taught her mezzotint engraving. She went on to study engraving under Thomas Lupton, but decided to turn her attention to painting miniatures, under the tutelage of George Clint.[1] Elizabeth exhibited at the Royal Academy and the Society of British Artists from 1818 until 1850.[2]
During her long career Elizabeth painted the portraits of five prime ministers, and was appointed the principle miniature painter to King William IV in 1830.[2]
Personal life
Elizabeth ran her father’s studio in London while he was in Paris between 1825 and 1828.[3] In 1829 she married the Scottish engraver William Walker (1791–1867, and together they had six children.[4]
Elizabeth died in London on 9 November 1876 and was buried in Brompton Cemetery with her husband.[4]
