Sir William Beechey
(1753-1839), Portrait painterSitter in 7 portraits
Artist associated with 253 portraits
Portrait painter and pupil of Zoffany, but greatly influenced by Reynolds. After five years working in Norwich Beechey settled in London in 1787. He was appointed portrait painter to Queen Charlotte in 1793. Although overshadowed by the young Lawrence, he continued a successful portrait practice for many years.
William Frederick, 2nd Duke of Gloucester
by William Say, after Sir William Beechey
mezzotint, early 19th century
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James Cecil, 1st Marquess of Salisbury
by William Say, after Sir William Beechey
mezzotint, circa 1803-1834
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by William Say, after Sir William Beechey
mezzotint, circa 1803-1834
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William Frederick, 2nd Duke of Gloucester
by William Say, after Sir William Beechey
mezzotint, early 19th century
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William Frederick, 2nd Duke of Gloucester
by and published by William Say, after Sir William Beechey
mezzotint, published 26 April 1807
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by Robert Cooper, published by T. Cadell & W. Davies, after Sir William Beechey
stipple engraving, published 1814 (1799)
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by Henry Meyer, after William Evans, after Sir William Beechey
stipple engraving, circa 1825-1850
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Queen Adelaide (Princess Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen)
by Samuel William Reynolds, after Sir William Beechey
stipple, mezzotint and etching, 1831
On display at Boston Manor House, Brentford
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by Henry Meyer, after Sir William Beechey
mezzotint, 1838, based on a work of 1814
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by William Finden, after Sir William Beechey
stipple engraving, published 1847 (1808)
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by William Finden, after Sir William Beechey
stipple engraving, published 1847 (1808)
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by William Finden, after Sir William Beechey
stipple engraving, published 1847 (1808)
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Related People
- Anna Dodsworth Beechey (daughter)
- Anne Jessop, Lady Beechey (wife)
- George Duncan Beechey (son)
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