Graves, Robert, 1798-1873
Prominent line engraver in London. He studied with John Romney, produced bookplates, reproductions of famous prints, and illustrations for prominent literature and gift books. He exhibited reproductions of paintings as single large engravings, and in 1836 he was elected an associate engraver of the Royal Academy. He was a member of the Graves family of engravers, printsellers, and writers on art.
- HMML ID
- 511842081324
- PURL
- LC name
- Graves, Robert, 1798-1873
- HMML name
- Graves, Robert, 1798-1873
- Library of Congress
- VIAF
- Getty
Variants
- Grave, R.
- Grave, Robert
- Graves, R.
Name elements
- Given names
- Robert
- Family names
- Graves
Personal information
- Birth date
- 1798
- Death date
- 1873
- Centuries
- 18th century CE ● 19th century CE
- Gender
- Males
- Place born
- Associated countries
- Occupations
- Fields of activity
Affiliations
- Affiliation
Personal relationships
- Family
- Siblings
General notes
- Citations
- Susanna Avery-Quash, "Graves Family," 2004, https://doi.org/10.1093/ref:odnb/65040.
Preferred citation
"Graves, Robert, 1798-1873." HMML Authority File. Hill Museum & Manuscript Library. Last modified August 11, 2023. https://w3id.org/haf/person/511842081324
Change notes
- Date added
- 2023-08-11
- Last edited
- 2023-08-11