Richard Westall

Richard Westall (1765–1836) was a British draftsperson, watercolorist and printmaker.

Also recorded as R. A. Westall; Richard Westal; R. A. Richard Westall; R.A. R. Westall; R. Westall; R. A. R. Westall.

Richard Westall in brief

Born
1765
Died
1836
Known for
draftsperson, watercolorist, printmaker, painter, art educator, artist and illustrator
Place of birth
Norwich
Contents

Overview

Born at Norwich in 1765, died at London in 1836.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are history and portrait.

Places of work recorded in the authority are London. Membership is recorded of Royal Academy of Arts.

Work by Richard Westall is recorded in the collections of Nationalmuseum, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Art Institute of Chicago, Auckland Art Gallery and Tate.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Richard Westall”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3109174: Richard Westall

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