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William Bell | |
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| Born | c1734 Newcastle upon Tyne, England |
| Died | 8 June 1794 Newcastle upon Tyne, England |
| Nationality | British |
William Bell (1734/5 - 1794) was an English painter who specialised in portraits. A prize-winning student at the Royal Academy of Arts, influenced by Sir Joshua Reynolds,[1] he achieved eminence in his native area, the North East of England. His best-known works are portraits of Sir John (later Lord) Delaval and his family,[2] which are in the collection of the National Trust at Seaton Delaval Hall, Northumberland. Bell's portrait of Robert Harrison, 1715–1802, is in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery, London.[3]
- ^ "William Bell". Royal Academy.
- ^ 11 artworks by or after William Bell, Art UK: see extended Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists biography, under "artist profile". Retrieved 2013-11-20.
- ^ "National Portrait Gallery - Person - William Bell". London: National Portrait Gallery. Retrieved 20 November 2013.