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David Wilkie Collection

David Wilkie: A Scottish Painter and Master of Capturing Life's Essence David Wilkie, born on 18 November 1785 in Scotland

Background imageDavid Wilkie Collection: The First Ear Ring, 1849. Artist: William Greatbach

The First Ear Ring, 1849. Artist: William Greatbach
The First Ear Ring, 1849

Background imageDavid Wilkie Collection: Guess My Name, c.1821. Creator: David Wilkie

Guess My Name, c.1821. Creator: David Wilkie
Guess My Name, c.1821

Background imageDavid Wilkie Collection: The Highland Family, 1824. Creator: David Wilkie

The Highland Family, 1824. Creator: David Wilkie
The Highland Family, 1824

Background imageDavid Wilkie Collection: Portrait of David Wilkie

Portrait of David Wilkie
864211 Portrait of David Wilkie; (add.info.: David Wilkie (1785-1841) Scottish painter. Engraving after portrait by Andrew Geddes

Background imageDavid Wilkie Collection: Drawing by Sir David Wilkie

Drawing by Sir David Wilkie
3521939 Drawing by Sir David Wilkie; (add.info.: Drawing by Sir David Wilkie (1785-1841) Scottish painter. Dated 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageDavid Wilkie Collection: 'The Parish Beadle' - painted by Sir David Wilkie, R.A. - from the National Gallery, 1856

"The Parish Beadle" - painted by Sir David Wilkie, R.A. - from the National Gallery, 1856. Creator: Unknown
"The Parish Beadle" - painted by Sir David Wilkie, R.A. - from the National Gallery, 1856. Engraving of a painting

Background imageDavid Wilkie Collection: Battle Scene, 1840. Creator: David Wilkie

Battle Scene, 1840. Creator: David Wilkie
Battle Scene, 1840

Background imageDavid Wilkie Collection: Reading the Will, 1819. Creator: David Wilkie

Reading the Will, 1819. Creator: David Wilkie
Reading the Will, 1819

Background imageDavid Wilkie Collection: The Cottage Door, published 1824. Creator: David Wilkie

The Cottage Door, published 1824. Creator: David Wilkie
The Cottage Door, published 1824

Background imageDavid Wilkie Collection: The Sedan Chair, c. 1815/1819. Creator: David Wilkie

The Sedan Chair, c. 1815/1819. Creator: David Wilkie
The Sedan Chair, c. 1815/1819

Background imageDavid Wilkie Collection: The Room in which Sir Robert Peel died, 1850. Creator: Unknown

The Room in which Sir Robert Peel died, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Room in which Sir Robert Peel died, 1850. View of...the apartment in the mansion at Whitehall-gardens wherein [British prime minister] Sir Robert Peel breathed his last

Background imageDavid Wilkie Collection: Guess My Name, 1821. Creator: David Wilkie

Guess My Name, 1821. Creator: David Wilkie
Guess My Name, 1821

Background imageDavid Wilkie Collection: Figures near Doorway, 1825/30. Creator: David Wilkie

Figures near Doorway, 1825/30. Creator: David Wilkie
Figures near Doorway, 1825/30

Background imageDavid Wilkie Collection: Sketch from the Escurial, n.d. Creator: David Wilkie

Sketch from the Escurial, n.d. Creator: David Wilkie
Sketch from the Escurial, n.d

Background imageDavid Wilkie Collection: Finding the Scottish Regalia (r), and Study, Queen Victoria and First Parliament (v), c.1835

Finding the Scottish Regalia (r), and Study, Queen Victoria and First Parliament (v), c.1835. Creator: David Wilkie
Finding the Scottish Regalia (recto), and Study, Queen Victoria and First Parliament (verso), c.1835

Background imageDavid Wilkie Collection: People at a Table (recto), and Study for Cottage Toilet (verso), c.1825. Creator: David Wilkie

People at a Table (recto), and Study for Cottage Toilet (verso), c.1825. Creator: David Wilkie
People at a Table (recto), and Study for Cottage Toilet (verso), c.1825

Background imageDavid Wilkie Collection: Study for Right Group, c.1820. Creator: David Wilkie

Study for Right Group, c.1820. Creator: David Wilkie
Study for Right Group, c.1820

Background imageDavid Wilkie Collection: Charles James Fox on the Hustings at Covent Garden, n.d. Creator: David Wilkie

Charles James Fox on the Hustings at Covent Garden, n.d. Creator: David Wilkie
Charles James Fox on the Hustings at Covent Garden, n.d

Background imageDavid Wilkie Collection: A Gentleman at his Desk, n.d. Creator: David Wilkie

A Gentleman at his Desk, n.d. Creator: David Wilkie
A Gentleman at his Desk, n.d

Background imageDavid Wilkie Collection: Holy Family in the Escorial, n.d. Creator: David Wilkie

Holy Family in the Escorial, n.d. Creator: David Wilkie
Holy Family in the Escorial, n.d

Background imageDavid Wilkie Collection: Background Study, 1840/50. Creator: David Wilkie

Background Study, 1840/50. Creator: David Wilkie
Background Study, 1840/50

Background imageDavid Wilkie Collection: Croatian Peasant, c.1830. Creator: David Wilkie

Croatian Peasant, c.1830. Creator: David Wilkie
Croatian Peasant, c.1830

Background imageDavid Wilkie Collection: Lady Hester Stanhope in Oriental Dress, early 19th century?, (1942). Creator: David Wilkie

Lady Hester Stanhope in Oriental Dress, early 19th century?, (1942). Creator: David Wilkie
Lady Hester Stanhope in Oriental Dress, early 19th century?, (1942). Portrait of Hester Lucy Stanhope (1776-1839), British socialite, adventurer and traveller. A sketch made in 1841

Background imageDavid Wilkie Collection: King Alfred in Neatherd Cottage, 1806, (1912). Artist: David Wilkie

King Alfred in Neatherd Cottage, 1806, (1912). Artist: David Wilkie
King Alfred in Neatherd Cottage, 1806, (1912). From Bibbys Annual 1912, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1912]

Background imageDavid Wilkie Collection: David Wilkie, 18 November 1785, 1 June 1841, was a Scottish painter

David Wilkie, 18 November 1785, 1 June 1841, was a Scottish painter
7279840 David Wilkie, 18 November 1785, 1 June 1841, was a Scottish painter by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: David Wilkie, 18 November 1785, 1 June 1841)

Background imageDavid Wilkie Collection: David Wilkie, the boy, studying from nature (engraving)

David Wilkie, the boy, studying from nature (engraving)
2817233 David Wilkie, the boy, studying from nature (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: David Wilkie, the boy, studying from nature)

Background imageDavid Wilkie Collection: David Wilkie, Esquire, R A (engraving)

David Wilkie, Esquire, R A (engraving)
3638835 David Wilkie, Esquire, R A (engraving) by Beechey, William (1753-1839) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: David Wilkie, Esquire, R A)

Background imageDavid Wilkie Collection: Sir David Wilkie (engraving)

Sir David Wilkie (engraving)
725881 Sir David Wilkie (engraving) by Beechey, William (1753-1839) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir David Wilkie, Scottish painter)

Background imageDavid Wilkie Collection: David Wilkie (engraving)

David Wilkie (engraving)
1609887 David Wilkie (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Harrington (fl.1842-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: David Wilkie. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 9 April 1859)

Background imageDavid Wilkie Collection: Rat hunters (engraving)

Rat hunters (engraving)
820064 Rat hunters (engraving) by Wilkie, David (1785-1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rat hunters, to the president and members of the Royal Academy)

Background imageDavid Wilkie Collection: Sir David Wilkie, Scottish painter. Engraving by Francis Holl (engraving)

Sir David Wilkie, Scottish painter. Engraving by Francis Holl (engraving)
813010 Sir David Wilkie, Scottish painter. Engraving by Francis Holl (engraving) by Phillips, Thomas (1770-1845) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir David Wilkie)

Background imageDavid Wilkie Collection: Grace Before Meat, 1839. Creator: David Wilkie

Grace Before Meat, 1839. Creator: David Wilkie
Grace Before Meat, 1839

Background imageDavid Wilkie Collection: Portrait Of King William The Fourth (1765-1837), 1838. Creator: David Wilkie

Portrait Of King William The Fourth (1765-1837), 1838. Creator: David Wilkie
Portrait Of King William The Fourth (1765-1837), 1838

Background imageDavid Wilkie Collection: Portrait of Abram Jacob Messir, 1841. Creator: David Wilkie

Portrait of Abram Jacob Messir, 1841. Creator: David Wilkie
Portrait of Abram Jacob Messir, 1841

Background imageDavid Wilkie Collection: George Frederick Watts, 1860s. Creator: David Wilkie Wynfield

George Frederick Watts, 1860s. Creator: David Wilkie Wynfield
George Frederick Watts, 1860s

Background imageDavid Wilkie Collection: Highlander, early 19th century, (1946). Creator: David Wilkie

Highlander, early 19th century, (1946). Creator: David Wilkie
Highlander, early 19th century, (1946). A Scot in traditional tartan kilt and full plaid - a length of fabric matching the kilt, worn draped over the shoulder and tucked into the belt

Background imageDavid Wilkie Collection: Study for Penny Wedding, 1817, (1946). Creator: David Wilkie

Study for Penny Wedding, 1817, (1946). Creator: David Wilkie
Study for Penny Wedding, 1817, (1946). The penny wedding, common in Scotland, was a marriage ceremony where each guest paid a penny towards the expenses (for the food and the musicians)

Background imageDavid Wilkie Collection: The Lost Receipt, 1824. Creator: David Wilkie (British, 1785-1841)

The Lost Receipt, 1824. Creator: David Wilkie (British, 1785-1841)
The Lost Receipt, 1824

Background imageDavid Wilkie Collection: Study for The Peep-O -Day Boys Cabin, in the West of Ireland'

Study for The Peep-O -Day Boys Cabin, in the West of Ireland"
Study for " The Peep-O -Day Boys Cabin, in the West of Ireland" (" The Sleeping Whiteboy" ), 1835. One of the greatest draftsmen of the British school

Background imageDavid Wilkie Collection: Nun Reading to a Child, 1835. Creator: David Wilkie (British, 1785-1841)

Nun Reading to a Child, 1835. Creator: David Wilkie (British, 1785-1841)
Nun Reading to a Child, 1835

Background imageDavid Wilkie Collection: David Wilkie, R. A. 1881. Creator: Unknown

David Wilkie, R. A. 1881. Creator: Unknown
David Wilkie, R.A. 1881. Sir David Wilkie RA (1785-1841) From " The Leisure Hour 1881", by. [The Religious Tract Society, London, 1881]

Background imageDavid Wilkie Collection: Blind Mans Buff, 1812, (mid 19th century). Creator: William Greatbach

Blind Mans Buff, 1812, (mid 19th century). Creator: William Greatbach
Blind Mans Buff, 1812, (mid 19th century). A group of people playing a game - some young men take advantage of the situation to grab and kiss one of the women

Background imageDavid Wilkie Collection: The Bag Piper, from a picture by David Wlkie, R. A. Creator: Augustus Fox

The Bag Piper, from a picture by David Wlkie, R. A. Creator: Augustus Fox
The Bag Piper, 1829. Engraving after a painting of 1813, in the Tate Gallery, London

Background imageDavid Wilkie Collection: David Wilkie, Esq. R. A. 1834. Creator: Henry Robinson

David Wilkie, Esq. R. A. 1834. Creator: Henry Robinson
David Wilkie, Esq. R.A. 1834. Portrait of Scottish painter Sir David Wilkie (1785-1841). [Fisher, Son & Co. London, 1834]

Background imageDavid Wilkie Collection: Reading the Will, c1820. Creator: William Greatbach

Reading the Will, c1820. Creator: William Greatbach
Reading the Will, c1820. The numerous heirs gather round the lawyer seated at the table, on which are coins, bottles and glasses. One stands close with an ear trumpet

Background imageDavid Wilkie Collection: The Jews Harp, c1808. Artist: Edward Smith

The Jews Harp, c1808. Artist: Edward Smith
The Jews Harp, c1808. Engraving after a painting in Sudley House, Liverpool. The Jews Harp, also known as the jaw harp, mouth harp, Ozark harp or juice harp



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David Wilkie: A Scottish Painter and Master of Capturing Life's Essence David Wilkie, born on 18 November 1785 in Scotland, was a renowned artist whose works continue to captivate art enthusiasts even today. His talent for capturing the essence of life is evident in his various masterpieces. One such masterpiece is "Study for Patrons and Lovers of Art, " created around 1830. Painted with oil on canvas, this piece showcases Wilkie's meticulous attention to detail and his ability to bring characters to life through his brushstrokes. In another work titled "Queen Victoria" from circa 1840, Wilkie exhibits his versatility as an artist by using pen and ink along with watercolor. This portrait captures the youthful charm of Queen Victoria during her early reign. Wilkie's fascination with people is further showcased in "Lady Hester Stanhope in Oriental Dress. " Created in the early 19th century, this painting transports viewers into a world filled with exoticism and mystery. However, it wasn't just portraits that fascinated David Wilkie; he also had a knack for storytelling through art. In "King Alfred in Neatherd Cottage, " painted in 1806 but reproduced later in 1912, he depicts an intimate scene where King Alfred finds solace among humble surroundings. From a young age, David Wilkie showed promise as an artist. An engraving titled "David Wilkie, the boy studying from nature" portrays him engrossed in sketching outdoors—a testament to his dedication towards honing his craft. As he grew older and gained recognition for his talents, engravings were made depicting him as both an esteemed gentleman ("David Wilkie Esquire R. A. ") and a knight ("Sir David Wilkie"). These engravings serve as reminders of the respect bestowed upon him within artistic circles.