William Woollett (15 August 1735 – 23 May 1785) was a renowned English engraver, celebrated for his masterful combination of engraving, etching, and dry-point techniques. Born in Maidstone, Kent, to a family of Dutch origin, Woollett apprenticed under John Tinney in London and studied at the St Martin's Lane Academy. His early acclaim came with the engraving "The Destruction of the Children of Niobe" (1761), commissioned by publisher John Boydell, which played a significant role in elevating the status of British engraving in Europe.
Woollett's most celebrated work is "The Death of General Wolfe" (1776), an engraving after Benjamin West's painting, which is often regarded as his masterpiece. His other notable works include "The Battle of La Hogue" (1781), also after West. In 1775, he was appointed engraver-in-ordinary to King George III and served as secretary of the Incorporated Society of Artists for several years.
Woollett's engravings are distinguished by their rich textures and meticulous detail, particularly in rendering landscapes and water. His contributions significantly advanced the English school of engraving, and his works remain influential in the history of printmaking.
William Woollett (15 August 1735 – 23 May 1785) was a renowned English engraver, celebrated for his masterful combination of engraving, etching, and dry-point techniques. Born in Maidstone, Kent, to a family of Dutch origin, Woollett apprenticed under John Tinney in London and studied at the St Martin's Lane Academy. His early acclaim came with the engraving "The Destruction of the Children of Niobe" (1761), commissioned by publisher John Boydell, which played a significant role in elevating the status of British engraving in Europe.
Woollett's most celebrated work is "The Death of General Wolfe" (1776), an engraving after Benjamin West's painting, which is often regarded as his masterpiece. His other notable works include "The Battle of La Hogue" (1781), also after West. In 1775, he was appointed engraver-in-ordinary to King George III and served as secretary of the Incorporated Society of Artists for several years.
Woollett's engravings are distinguished by their rich textures and meticulous detail, particularly in rendering landscapes and water. His contributions significantly advanced the English school of engraving, and his works remain influential in the history of printmaking.
75x50cm Framed Photo Print
Frame Colour: Walnut
