Sir William Beechey
(1753-1839), Portrait painterSitter in 7 portraits
Artist associated with 252 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 Sir William Beechey
oil on canvas, circa 1789
NPG 1379
by Sir William Beechey
oil on canvas, after 1790
NPG 4062
by Sir William Beechey
oil on canvas, 1792
NPG 1380
Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
by Henry Bone, after Sir William Beechey
enamel on copper, 1801, based on a work of circa 1793
NPG 6290
Sarah Siddons (née Kemble) ('Mrs Siddons with the Emblems of Tragedy')
by Sir William Beechey
oil on canvas, 1793
On display in Room 18 on Floor 3 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 5159
by Henry Bone, after Sir William Beechey
enamel on copper, 1796
NPG 6603
by William Evans, after Sir William Beechey
pencil, 1809, based on a work of 1799
NPG 3158
attributed to Anne Jessop, Lady Beechey, after Sir William Beechey
watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, circa 1799, based on a work of circa 1799
NPG 1595
studio of Sir William Beechey
oil on canvas, circa 1800, based on a work of 1799-1800
NPG 6250
after Sir William Beechey
oil on oak panel, based on a work of 1801
NPG 934
by Sir William Beechey
oil on canvas, 1802
NPG 367
Henry Addington, 1st Viscount Sidmouth
by Sir William Beechey
oil on canvas, engraved 1803
NPG 5774
by Sir William Beechey, and John Wood
oil on canvas, circa 1805-circa 1836
NPG 614
John Jervis, Earl of St Vincent
by Sir William Beechey
oil on canvas, circa 1807-1809
NPG 2222
Henry Phipps, Viscount Normanby and Earl of Mulgrave
by Sir William Beechey
oil on panel, 1807
NPG 5716
by Sir William Beechey
oil on panel, 1809
NPG 1068
Related People
- Anna Dodsworth Beechey (daughter)
- Anne Jessop, Lady Beechey (wife)
- George Duncan Beechey (son)
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