English engraving — Meyer, Henry

Henry Meyer (1780 -1847), was a British portrait painter and engraver.
A prominent early nineteenth century engraver, Henry Meyer was the nephew of the painter John Hoppner and the pupil of Francesco Bartolozzi. He exhibited paintings and watercolours at the Royal Academy . He was the foundation member of the Society of British Artists, exhibited his work there from 1824 to 1830 and was its president between 1828-9. Artist associated with 280 portraits