English historical painter and book illustrator (1721–1786)

Suttee. Engraving by Walker, 1785, after S. Wale.

The Foundling Hospital, Holborn, London: a perspective view looking north-east at the main building, with penitent mothers arriving beside a statue of fortune. Engraving by C. Grignion and P. C. Canot after S. Wale, 1749.

Burying the dead during the plague of 1665. Etching by C. Grignion after S. Wale.

Saint Paulinus of York baptizes Edwin king of Northumbria. Engraving by W. Walker after S. Wale.

Mercury [Hermes] as god of trade presenting the continents to Britannia. Etching by C. Grignion after S. Wale.

A Russian marriage ceremony. Etching by Hall after S. Wale.

Saint Birinus converting the Saxons of Wessex to Christianity. Engraving by W. Walker, 1773, after S. Wale.

Royal College of Physicians: the courtyard, viewed through the pillars of the entrance, with gentlemen standing about. Engraving by J. Taylor after S. Wale, 1761.

Burying the victims of the plague in 1665. Engraving by Page after S. Wale.

Old Saint Thomas's Hospital, Southwark: inside the first courtyard. Engraving by W. Elliot after S. Wale.

The Foundling Hospital, Holborn, London: a perspective view looking north-west at the main building, happy children dancing round a statue of Flora [?]. Engraving by C. Grignion and P. C. Canot after S. Wale, 1749.

The Royal Hospital, Chelsea: three-quarter view of the north facade. Engraving, 1776, after S. Wale.

1 print : engraving, with etching ; image and lettering 31.5 x 20.7 cm

King Charles II. Etching by Royce after S. Wale.

1 print : etching ; platemark 28.2 x 17 cm

1 print : engraving ; image 8.4 x 14.2 cm

The Foundling Hospital, Holborn, London: a south-east view and a bird's-eye view. Engraving by J. Green after S. Wale, 1761.

1 print : engraving, with etching ; platemark 25 x 16.3 cm

King James I of England and VI of Scotland. Engraving by C. Grignion, 1775, after S. Wale.

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Samuel Wale

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Images by Samuel Wale

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King Charles II. Etching by Royce after S. Wale.

Burying the victims of the plague in 1665. Engraving by Page after S. Wale.

Suttee. Engraving by Walker, 1785, after S. Wale.

The Foundling Hospital, Holborn, London: a south-east view and a bird's-eye view. Engraving by J. Green after S. Wale, 1761.

King James I of England and VI of Scotland. Engraving by C. Grignion, 1775, after S. Wale.

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Samuel Wale

Images from the collections

Images by Samuel Wale

Works from the collections

King Charles II. Etching by Royce after S. Wale.

Burying the victims of the plague in 1665. Engraving by Page after S. Wale.

Suttee. Engraving by Walker, 1785, after S. Wale.

The Foundling Hospital, Holborn, London: a south-east view and a bird's-eye view. Engraving by J. Green after S. Wale, 1761.

King James I of England and VI of Scotland. Engraving by C. Grignion, 1775, after S. Wale.

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