Sir William Beechey (1753-1839), Portrait painter
Sitter in 7 portraits
Artist associated with 248 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.
by William Evans, after Sir William Beechey
pencil, 1809 (1799)
NPG 3158
by Sir William Beechey, and John Wood
oil on canvas, circa 1805, circa 1836
NPG 614
by Edward Hodges Baily
marble bust, 1826
NPG 5169
by Charles Bestland, after Henry Singleton
stipple engraving, published 1802 (1795)
NPG D10716
by Charles Bestland, after Henry Singleton
stipple engraving, published 1802 (1795)
NPG D36021
by Robert Cooper, after William Evans, after Sir William Beechey
stipple engraving, published 1814
NPG D31626
by Robert Cooper, published by T. Cadell & W. Davies, after Sir William Beechey
stipple engraving, published 1814 (1799)
NPG D19447
All paintings by this artist on the BBC Your Paintings website
Category
Art
Groups
Artists and artisans
Place
Norfolk
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