Sir William Beechey
(1753-1839), Portrait painterRegency Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter 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 William Evans, after Sir William Beechey
pencil, 1809, based on a work of 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 (Cantelowe, Cantlo) Bestland, after Henry Singleton
stipple engraving, published 1802 (1795)
NPG D10716
by Charles (Cantelowe, Cantlo) 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
Related People
- Anna Dodsworth Beechey (daughter)
- Anne Jessop, Lady Beechey (wife)
- George Duncan Beechey (son)
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