Arthur William Devis (1762 - 1822)
1762-08-10London, United Kingdom1822-02-11London, United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Arthur William Devis
Arthur William Devis was an English painter of history paintings and portraits. He painted portraits and historical subjects, sixty-five of which he exhibited (1779–1821) at the Royal Academy. Among his more famous works are a depiction of the Death of Nelson and a posthumous portrait of Nelson.
Date and place of birt: | 10 august 1762, London, United Kingdom |
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Date and place of death: | 11 february 1822, London, United Kingdom |
Nationality: | United Kingdom |
Period of activity: | XVIII, XIX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Genre painter, Painter, Portraitist |
Genre: | Genre art, Portrait |
Art style: | Romanticism |