William Woollett

William Woollett (1735–1785) was a British engraver, graphic artist and draftsperson.

Also recorded as William Woolett; william woollett; Woollett; Woollet; Woolett.

William Woollett in brief

Born
1735
Died
1785
Known for
engraver, graphic artist and draftsperson
Place of birth
Maidstone
Contents

Overview

Born at Maidstone in 1735, died at Greater London in 1785.

In detail

Thomas Hearne and Thomas Morris are recorded as having studied under William Woollett. the recorded working language is English.

Places of work recorded in the authority are London.

Work by William Woollett is recorded in the collections of Nationalmuseum, Minneapolis Institute of Art, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Auckland Art Gallery and Finnish National Gallery.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “William Woollett”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q8020568: William Woollett

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Elsewhere in Prints

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