John Hayter Collection

Christening of Edward VII, n.d. Creator: John Hayter
Christening of Edward VII, n.d

Christening of Edward VII, n.d. Creator: John Hayter
Christening of Edward VII, n.d

Portrait of a woman in Persian costume. She wears a turban, her hair in ringlets, dress with embroidered sleeves
5912918 Portrait of a woman in Persian costume. She wears a turban, her hair in ringlets, dress with embroidered sleeves. Steel stipple engraving by H

Miss Wilmot. Wearing pearl headdress and fur-lined cape over off-the-shoulder, tight-waisted dress
5912917 Miss Wilmot. Wearing pearl headdress and fur-lined cape over off-the-shoulder, tight-waisted dress. Steel stipple engraving by William Henry Mote after an illustration by John Hayter

Portrait of Gertrude. Woman with her hair up, wearing off-the-shoulder dress decorated with lace and ribbons
5912919 Portrait of Gertrude. Woman with her hair up, wearing off-the-shoulder dress decorated with lace and ribbons. Steel stipple engraving by William Henry Mote after an illustration by John

Portrait of Amy. Beauty wearing a veil over long hair, ermine-trim off-the-shoulder dress, holding a pearl necklace
5912916 Portrait of Amy. Beauty wearing a veil over long hair, ermine-trim off-the-shoulder dress, holding a pearl necklace

Portrait of Jane Georgiana Seymour, Duchess of Somerset when Lady Seymour
5912912 Portrait of Jane Georgiana Seymour, Duchess of Somerset when Lady Seymour. In medieval costume as the Queen of Beauty, with crown over headdress, fur-lined cape over bejeweled robe

Honourable Helen Duncombe, mid 19th century. Creator: WH Egleton
Honourable Helen Duncombe, mid 19th century. Portrait of Helen Duncombe (died 1896) who married British banker and politician William Beckett-Denison in 1855

John Britten, 1848. Artist: John Hayter
John Britten, 1848

Lady in a black dress, 1847. Artist: John Hayter
Lady in a Black Dress, 1847

Miss De Camp, 19th century, (1923). Artist: John Hayter
Miss De Camp, 19th century. Maria Theresa Kemble (1774-1838), nee Marie Therese Du Camp, English actress and wife of Charles Kemble. From The Connoisseur Vol LXV [Otto Limited, London, 1923.]

Leigh Hunt, 1923. Artist: H Meyer
Leigh Hunt, 1923. Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

Lady Caroline Capel, c1800-1820Artist: John Hayter
Lady Caroline Capel, c1800-1820

Countess Cowper, c1865-1890Artist: John Hayter
Countess Cowper, c1865-1890

The Princess Victoria at the age of eleven years, (1901). Artist: John Hayter
The Princess Victoria at the age of eleven years, (1901). Queen Victoria (1819-1901), was the longest reigning British monarch. She ruled from 1837 until 1901

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"John Hayter: Capturing Elegance and Beauty in Steel Stipple Engravings" Step into the world of John Hayter, a renowned artist whose exquisite illustrations have immortalized the grace and allure of women throughout history. With his skilled hand, Hayter brings to life portraits that transport us to another time. In one captivating piece, we are introduced to a woman adorned in Persian costume. Her turban sits atop ringlets cascading down her back, while an intricately embroidered dress with elegant sleeves envelops her figure. This steel stipple engraving by H. Robinson after Hayter's illustration is truly a masterpiece. Another enchanting portrait showcases Miss Wilmot, radiating sophistication as she dons a pearl headdress and fur-lined cape over an off-the-shoulder dress. William Henry Mote skillfully translates Hayter's work into yet another stunning steel stipple engraving for Charles Heath's English Pearls collection. Gertrude emerges from the canvas next, her hair elegantly styled up and framed by an off-the-shoulder dress adorned with lace and ribbons. Mote once again collaborates with Hayter to create a mesmerizing steel stipple engraving that captures Gertrude's timeless beauty. Amy takes center stage in yet another remarkable portrayal by John Hayter. Veiled locks cascade gracefully over her shoulders as she holds onto a precious pearl necklace, all while wearing an ermine-trimmed off-the-shoulder dress that accentuates her poise and charm. Hayter also turns his attention towards historical figures like Jane Georgiana Seymour, Duchess of Somerset when Lady Seymour herself was transformed into the Queen of Beauty through medieval attire complete with crown and bejeweled robe under a fur-lined cape. Not limited to capturing feminine elegance alone, John Britten becomes the subject of one of his own works—a self-portrait where he reveals himself through intricate brushstrokes and masterful technique.