Wilson, Richard (1713/14-82)
Creator details
- Name
- Wilson, Richard (1713/14-82)
- Nationality
- Welsh
- Biography
- Richard Wilson was a Welsh landscape painter born in 1713 or 1714. He studied in London and Italy, where he was influenced by the works of Claude Lorrain and Nicolas Poussin. Wilson is considered one of the founders of the British landscape painting tradition and was a member of the Royal Academy of Arts. He was known for his ability to capture the beauty of the Welsh countryside and his use of light and shadow to create a sense of depth and atmosphere in his paintings. Wilson's works were highly sought after by collectors and he received commissions from prominent figures such as the Duke of Cumberland and King George III. Despite his success, Wilson struggled financially throughout his life and died in poverty in 1782. His legacy lives on through his influential contributions to the development of British landscape painting.
