Luttrell, Edward (English draftsman and mezzotinter, active ca. 1680-1724)

Edward Luttrell (fl. circa 1680-1724) was an English engraver and portrait painter, likely related to the Luttrell family of Saunton Court, Devon. He received instruction in pastel portraiture from Edmund Ashfield, shortly after giving up the study of law. He is perhaps most notable as one of the earliest English pioneers in the art of mezzotint engraving, a technique he utilized for reproducing his own pastels. Luttrell probably lived in Westminster and appears to have been one of the 12 founding members of the Academy in Great Queen Street in 1711. Cf. Grove Art Online; ODNB.

From the description of An epitome of painting : containing breife directions for drawing, painting, limning, and cryoons : wth. the choicest receipts for preparing the colours for limning and cryoons : likewise directions for painting on glass, as tis now in use amongst all persons of quality : and lastly, how to lay the ground, and work in mezzo tinto / all by Edward Luttrell, 1683, 1683. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 775730401