Sir William Charles Ross

Sitterback to top

• Sir William Charles Ross (1794-1860), Miniature painter. Sitter in 1 portrait, Artist associated with 97 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Hugh Ross (1800-1873). Artist of 1 portrait.

This portraitback to top

Sir William Charles Ross was a miniature painter who had studied at the Royal Academy schools before becoming an assistant to the miniaturist Andrew Robertson. He went on to establish a large and successful practice of his own and was patronised both by the royal family and by leading aristocratic families. This miniature was painted by his brother Hugh.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Ormond, Richard, Early Victorian Portraits, 1973, p. 402
• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 534

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Bodelwyddan Castle
• Miniatures