Georg Siegmund Facius

German stipple-engraver, born in Regensburg around 1750, died in London 1814. He and his brother, Johann Gottlieb Facius, studied engraving techniques in Brussels. They produced many portraits on decorative, religious and mythological subjects. In 1776 they moved to London, at the request of John Boydell, and produced many engravings for this publisher. During their careers, G. S. and J. G. Facius created notable plates after the designs of Francis Wheatley, Benjamin West, Joshua Reynolds (2) and many others. They produced very few works individually, and preferred to work in collaboration.