William Whitehead (Benjamin Wilson)
Benjamin Wilson (1721–1788) made William Whitehead. It is kept at National Portrait Gallery in London, United Kingdom.
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StatsWilliam Whitehead, in brief
- Title
- William Whitehead
- Artist
- Benjamin Wilson (1721–1788)
- Artist born in
- Leeds, United Kingdom
- Where to see it
- National Portrait Gallery, London, United Kingdom
Which museum holds William Whitehead?
National Portrait Gallery
London, United Kingdom
Origins and History of the National Portrait Gallery The National Portrait Gallery was established in 1856, conceived as a grand statement of national pride. It holds the distinction of being arguably the first national public gallery in the world dedicated specifically to portraits. While the institution was founded in the mid-19th century, the official opening of the museum took place on January 15, 1859.
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Benjamin Wilson, William Whitehead, National Portrait Gallery. Public domain.
Questions on William Whitehead, answered
Where can I see the original "William Whitehead" by Benjamin Wilson?
"William Whitehead" by Benjamin Wilson is on display at the National Portrait Gallery, London, United Kingdom. The museum listing refers to the original work, not to reproductions.
Is "William Whitehead" free of copyright?
The copyright answer for "William Whitehead" by Benjamin Wilson: the work is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.
Who created "William Whitehead"?
"William Whitehead" was created by Benjamin Wilson. The information on this page describes Benjamin Wilson's original work.
Why is the copyright status of "William Whitehead" what it is?
The copyright status of "William Whitehead" - in the public domain - its copyright has expired - follows from the artist's death in 1788.
Did "William Whitehead" stay in its artist's homeland?
Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. Benjamin Wilson was born in United Kingdom, and the original "William Whitehead" is held in a museum in United Kingdom.
About the artist, Benjamin Wilson
1721–1788, United Kingdom
Benjamin Wilson
A Painter of Light and Science: The Dual Legacy of Benjamin Wilson In the vibrant intellectual landscape of the eighteenth-century Enlightenment, few figures embodied the era's marriage of aesthetic beauty and scientific inquiry as gracefully as Benjamin Wilson. Born in 1721 to a prosperous clothier family in Leeds, Wilson’s early life was steeped in an environment where craftsmanship and artistry were deeply valued. His formative years were marked by an encounter with the opulent decorations of Jacques Parmentier at Leeds Grammar School, a moment that ignited a lifelong passion for the visual arts. This early spark eventually propelled him from the industrial heart of England to the bustling artistic circles of London, where he would transform from a diligent legal clerk into one of Britain’s most respected painters and philosophers.
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