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.
Henry Herbert, 1st Earl of Carnarvon
by Henry Bone, after Sir William Beechey
pencil drawing squared in ink for transfer, 1800 (exhibited 1800)
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Anne Jessop, Lady Beechey and her baby, probably Anna Dodsworth Beechey
by Henry Bone, after Sir William Beechey
pencil drawing squared in ink for transfer, 1800 (circa 1800)
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by Henry Bone, after Sir William Beechey
pencil drawing squared in ink for transfer, early 19th century (1790s)
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by William Ward, published by Messrs Wards & Co, after Sir William Beechey
mezzotint, published 11 July 1800
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by James Ward, published by and after Sir William Beechey
mezzotint, early 19th century
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by Charles Turner, after Sir William Beechey
mezzotint, early 19th century
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by Charles Turner, after Sir William Beechey
mezzotint, early 19th century
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Princess Sophia Matilda of Gloucester
by Henry Bone, after Sir William Beechey
pencil drawing squared in ink for transfer, 1801 (exhibited 1803)
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Elizabeth Herbert (née Beauclerk), Countess of Pembroke
by Henry Bone, after Sir William Beechey
pencil drawing squared in ink for transfer, 1801 (1789)
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by Henry Bone, after Sir William Beechey
pencil drawing squared in ink for transfer, 1801 (1800)
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by Peltro William Tomkins, after Sir William Beechey
stipple engraving, early 19th century
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by William Sharp, after Sir William Beechey
line engraving, published 1801
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by and published by William Sharp, after Sir William Beechey
line engraving, published 1801
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Frederica Charlotte Ulrica Catherina, Duchess of York and Albany
by and published by Charles Knight, and published by Random and Stainbank, after Sir William Beechey
stipple engraving, published 1802
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by Henry Bone, after Sir William Beechey
pencil drawing squared in ink for transfer, 8 May 1803 (exhibited 1802)
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Charles Marsham, 1st Earl Romney
by Valentine Green, after Sir William Beechey
mezzotint, published 1803
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Charles Marsham, 1st Earl Romney
by and published by Valentine Green, after Sir William Beechey
mezzotint, published 15 October 1803
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Henry Addington, 1st Viscount Sidmouth
by James Parker, published by John Boydell, and published by Josiah Boydell, after Sir William Beechey
line engraving, published 4 April 1803
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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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Related People
- Anna Dodsworth Beechey (daughter)
- Anne Jessop, Lady Beechey (wife)
- George Duncan Beechey (son)
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