William Barclay
William Barclay (1797–1859) was an English miniature painter. Barclay was born in London in 1797. He practised his art both in London and in Paris, and made numerous copies from the works of the Italian masters in the Louvre.
Also recorded as W. Barclay · William Barclay Jr · William Barclay, Jr.
William Barclay
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- Born
- 1797 · London.
- Died
- 1859
- Nationality
- Kingdom of Great Britain · United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Occupation
- painter
- Languages
- English
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William Barclay appears in the authority records of the Getty Union List of Artist Names as a miniaturist and painter (1797 – 1859).
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William Barclay was born in 1797 in London. William Barclay died in 1859.
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Born at London in 1797, died in 1859.
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