William Dickinson Collection

Lady Charles Spencer, 1776. Creator: William Dickinson
Lady Charles Spencer, 1776

Mrs. Pelham Feeding Her Chickens, 1775. Creator: William Dickinson
Mrs. Pelham Feeding Her Chickens, 1775

Charles, Earl Cornwallis, March 15, 1781. Creator: Francesco Bartolozzi
Charles, Earl Cornwallis, March 15, 1781

Madame Talleyrand, ca. 1808. Creator: William Dickinson
Madame Talleyrand, ca. 1808

Mrs. Yates in the Character of Medea, 1771. Creator: William Dickinson
Mrs. Yates in the Character of Medea, 1771

Portrait of Helena Fourment, 1780. Creator: William Dickinson
Portrait of Helena Fourment, 1780

Mrs. Gwyn & Mrs. Bunbury in the Characters of The Merry Wives of Windsor, 1780

Mrs. Matthew Ellis, 1780. Creator: William Dickinson (British, 1746-1823)
Mrs. Matthew Ellis, 1780

The Right Honorable Lord Fitzgibbon, Lord High Chancellor of Ireland, 1790. Creator
The Right Honorable Lord Fitzgibbon, Lord High Chancellor of Ireland, 1790. Portrait of John Fitzgibbon, 1st Earl of Clare (c1749-1802), Attorney-General for Ireland and Lord Chancellor of Ireland

In Carlton House Gardens, 1760-1820, (1920). Artist: William Dickinson
In Carlton House Gardens, 1920. From Londoners Then and Now As Pictured By Their Contemporaries, edited by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1920]

Miss Elizabeth Stephenson, afterwards Countess of Mexborough, late 18th century (1894). Artist: William Dickinson
Miss Elizabeth Stephenson, afterwards Countess of Mexborough, late 18th century (1894). From A Collection of Engraved Portraits (Further Selection) Exhibited by the Late James Anderson Rose

The Relief (1781), 1781 (1909). Artist: William Dickinson
The Relief (1781), 1781 (1909). After Henry William Bunbury (1750-1811). From British Military Prints, by Ralph Nevill. [The Connoisseur, London, 1909]

The Duchess of Devonshire and Lady Duncannon, 1782. Artist: William Dickinson
The Duchess of Devonshire and Lady Duncannon, 1782. An engraving of Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire (1757-1806) and he sister, Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough (1761-1821)

Lady Charles Spencer, mid-18th century, (1912). Artist: William Dickinson
Lady Charles Spencer, mid-18th century, (1912). A print from The Connoisseur, (London, 1912)

Drawings Prints, Print, Mrs. Gwynne, Mrs. Bunbury, Merry, Wives, Windsor, Shakespeare
Drawings and Prints, Print, Mrs. Gwynne and Mrs. Bunbury in the Merry Wives of Windsor (Shakespeare), Engraver, Sitter, Publisher, Subject, Artist, After, William Dickinson, Catherine Bunbury

Drawings Prints, Print, Banquet, Shakespeare, Macbeth, Act 3, Scene, Engraver, Publisher
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Banquet (Shakespeare, Macbeth, Act 3, Scene 3), Engraver, Publisher, Artist, Subject, After, John Baldrey, William Dickinson, Sylvester Harding, William Shakespeare

Mrs Yates Characer Medea 1771 Mezzotint 24 3 / 8 x 19 1 / 4
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Portrait of Thomas Warton, Charles Howard Hodges, William Dickinson, 1786

Joseph Banks, English naturalist
Joseph Banks (1743-1820), English naturalist and botanist. Banks is seated at a desk with papers and a globe. To his right is an open window with an ocean view

William Dickinson Lang (1878-1966)
Photograph of W.D. Lang. Archive reference PH/10/13

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William Dickinson was a talented British artist who lived from 1746 to 1823. He is known for his exquisite portraits and depictions of various historical figures and characters. One of his notable works includes the portrait of Charles, Earl Cornwallis, which was created in March 15, 1781 by Francesco Bartolozzi. Another remarkable piece by Dickinson is the portrayal of Madame Talleyrand around 1808. This painting captures the elegance and grace of this influential woman during that time. In addition to these portraits, Dickinson also painted theatrical scenes such as Mrs. Yates in the Character of Medea in 1771. This depiction showcases his ability to capture emotions and bring characters to life on canvas. Dickinson's versatility as an artist is evident in his diverse range of subjects. For instance, he painted a stunning portrait titled Portrait of Helena Fourment in 1780, displaying his skill at capturing beauty and poise. Furthermore, he depicted Mrs. Gwyn & Mrs. Bunbury in the Characters of The Merry Wives of Windsor in 1780 with great attention to detail and character representation. One can also admire Dickinson's talent for capturing individuals' personalities through portraiture like Mrs. Matthew Ellis in 1780 or The Right Honorable Lord Fitzgibbon, Lord High Chancellor of Ireland in 1790. Apart from individual portraits, Dickinson also excelled at creating atmospheric landscapes like In Carlton House Gardens between1760-1820 (1920). These paintings transport viewers into serene natural settings filled with tranquility. Moreover, he immortalized Miss Elizabeth Stephenson before she became Countess Mexborough late18th century (1894), showcasing her youthful charm and beauty through artistry. The Relief (1781) stands out among Dickinson's works as it portrays a powerful scene evoking deep emotion within its viewers while highlighting his mastery over dramatic compositions.