John Beugo
1759–1841 (age 82)
Biography
John Beugo was an esteemed Scottish engraver whose precision and skill helped disseminate the work of many prominent artists and thinkers of his era. He gained recognition for his faithful reproductions of famous paintings and for collaborating on portraits of notable figures, thus shaping the visual culture of his time.
His mastery of line and light earned him lasting respect, and he is commemorated in Greyfriars Kirkyard as a craftsman whose work bridged artistry and public appreciation.