History

The Wyeth Archive The Wyeth Archive- Images from the personal collection of Andrew and Betsy James Wyeth, collected for nearly fifty years. Artcyclopedia: Andrew Wyeth Artcyclopedia: Andrew Wyeth- Guide to 20 art museum sites and image archives. Master builder: James Wyatt (1746-1813) Master builder: James Wyatt (1746-1813)- Article featuring a biography focused on the many buildings he designed or altered. The Grave of James Wyatt The Grave of James Wyatt- Location and pictures of his grave. Biography is also available. National Portrait Gallery National Portrait Gallery- Portraits regarding the English architect. James Wyatt biography James Wyatt biography- Thorough biography regarding the English architect who became the president of the Royal Academy. Wikipedia: James Wyatt Wikipedia: James Wyatt- Article showing the English architect's early classical career, his involvement to Gothic architecture and a list of his architectural works. Getty Museum: Joseph Wright of Derby Getty Museum: Joseph Wright of Derby- Provides a brief biography regarding the British artist. Including a small gallery with notes, medium, size and analysis on each painting. Joseph Wright of Derby Joseph Wright of Derby- Shows a total of 14 artworks, including attributed pieces of art and historical background information on some paintings. Biography is also available. Joseph Wright of Derby (1734 – 1797) Joseph Wright of Derby (1734 – 1797)- Biography focused on how he played an important part in Liverpool‘s artistic history. National Portrait Gallery National Portrait Gallery- Wide list of portraits done by Joseph Wright. NGA - Joseph Wright NGA - Joseph Wright- List of the American artist's paintings and drawings including a biography. ARC: Joseph Wright of Derby ARC: Joseph Wright of Derby- Image gallery of artist's works. Olga's Gallery: Joseph Wright of Derby Olga's Gallery: Joseph Wright of Derby- Collection of works of the English artist with a biography and historical comments. Chiaroscuro II: Joseph Wright of Derby Chiaroscuro II: Joseph Wright of Derby- Article analyzing some of the most famous artist's paintings. Wikipedia: Joseph Wright of Derby Wikipedia: Joseph Wright of Derby- Encyclopedia article featuring biography, memorials, artworks and external links for further reading. Humanities Web: Joseph Wright of Derby Humanities Web: Joseph Wright of Derby- Collection of works, brief biography, resources. Web Gallery of Art: Joseph Wright Web Gallery of Art: Joseph Wright- Artist's biography and image gallery of his works. Thomas Woolner Thomas Woolner- Works by the sculptor in the Tate Collection including historical notes. Thomas Woolner in Cumbria Thomas Woolner in Cumbria- A brief biography focused on how he became popular as a sculptor of intellectuals. Wikipedia: Thomas Woolner (1825 - 1892) Wikipedia: Thomas Woolner (1825 - 1892)- Article focused on the English sculptor's art career and his connection to poetry. Provides a small gallery showing his artwork. The Grave of Thomas Woolner The Grave of Thomas Woolner- Location and pictures of the Pre-Raphaelite sculptor's grave. Short biography is also available. Thomas Woolner RA (1825-1892) Thomas Woolner RA (1825-1892)- Notes on the life of the Pre-Raphaelite sculptor and links to related information. From Bob Speel. Collection Tate: William Lindsay Windus Collection Tate: William Lindsay Windus- Provides a total of 5 artworks, dated from 1858 to 1880. The Athenaeum - William Lindsay Windus The Athenaeum - William Lindsay Windus- Features a small gallery regarding the English artist. William Lindsay Windus (1822-1907) William Lindsay Windus (1822-1907)- Notes on the Pre-Raphaelite artist William Lindsay Windus. From Bob Speel. William Windus William Windus- Brief notes on William Windus, with the text by Shakespeare that inspired his picture 'The Flight of Henry VI from Towton', which is shown. The techniques of Richard Wilson The techniques of Richard Wilson- Article featuring his technique on portraits and landscapes. Includes Wilson's palette colours. Wilson: 'Snowdon from Llyn Nantlle' Wilson: 'Snowdon from Llyn Nantlle'- Article focused on one of his masterpieces to explain his expertise on landscape painting. National Galleries of Scotland National Galleries of Scotland- Small gallery showing Wilson's technique while doing portraits and landscapes. RA Collections: Richard Wilson RA Collections: Richard Wilson- Gallery showing a wide list of his paintings including after works. The National Gallery The National Gallery- Wilson's biography including related paintings. Web Gallery of Art: Richard Wilson Web Gallery of Art: Richard Wilson- Small gallery and biography regarding the Welsh landscape painter. Encyclopædia Britannica: Richard Wilson Encyclopædia Britannica: Richard Wilson- Short biography regarding one of the founding member of the Royal Academy of Arts. Wikipedia: Richard Wilson Wikipedia: Richard Wilson- Encyclopedia article focused on his early life and artworks. Richard Wilson Richard Wilson- Biography showing his reputation as an artist and legacy. The Mystery of the British Landscape Master The Mystery of the British Landscape Master- Article covering Wilson's stimulation to change from being a portraitist into a landscape master. Richard Wilson, R.A. North Wales artist Richard Wilson, R.A. North Wales artist- Biography including a complete catalogue of paintings and where to see them. Richard Wilson RA (1713-1782) Richard Wilson RA (1713-1782)- Brief biography regarding the founder of the British School of landscape painting. Richard Wilson - English Landscape Painter Richard Wilson - English Landscape Painter- Biography covering his early life, career and education. Sir David Wilkie at J. Paul Getty Museum Sir David Wilkie at J. Paul Getty Museum- Artist's biography with the links to his works from the museum. Collection Tate: Sir David Wilkie Collection Tate: Sir David Wilkie- Provides a total of 60 artworks, including attributed pieces of art and historical background information on some paintings. National Galleries of Scotland National Galleries of Scotland- Features Wilkie's artworks dated from 1804 to 1839. Wikipedia: David Wilkie (1785 - 1841) Wikipedia: David Wilkie (1785 - 1841)- Encyclopedia article featuring a biography, legacy and achievements regarding the Scottish artist. Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery- Brief biography for Sir David Wilkie. Web Gallery of Art: Sir David Wilkie Web Gallery of Art: Sir David Wilkie- Artist's biography and image gallery of his works. Sir David Wilkie Sir David Wilkie- Artist's biography. Olga's Gallery: Sir David Wilkie Olga's Gallery: Sir David Wilkie- Collection of images with a biography and historical comments. Artcyclopedia: Sir David Wilkie Artcyclopedia: Sir David Wilkie- Links to artist's works in art museum sites and image archives worldwide. Collection Tate: James Abbott McNeill Whistler Collection Tate: James Abbott McNeill Whistler- Provides a total of 41 artworks, including historical background information on each painting.