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William Delacour
A Life in Motion William Delacour lived a life that moved across borders and through many different forms of visual expression. Born in France around 1700, he eventually found his way to Great Britain, where he began making his mark on the theatrical world. By 1741, he was already active, using his hands to shape the scenery for operas, including those by Giovanni Battista Pescetti. He worked in the shadows of the stage, designing the e
nvironments that allowed drama to unfold, and he may have contributed his vision to the productions of John Rich. His career was never static. He shifted from the grand scale of the theater to the intimate details of the drawing room. By 1752, he was known as a portrait painter, working with both oil and pastels to capture the likenesses of his subjects. He moved through cities like Dublin, Glasgow, and Edinburgh, adapting his skills t…