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William Hamilton

English painter, illustrator (1751–1801)

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Images from the collections

Images by William Hamilton

10 images from works
  • Lady Godiva interceding for the people of Coventry. Engraving by C.G. Playter after W. Hamilton.
  • Lady Jane Grey is led to her execution, handing over her table-book to Sir John Gage. Line engraving with etching by Warren after W. Hamilton, 1802.
  • A woman faints and is supported by a man nearby. Engraving by J. Heath after W. Hamilton.
  • Saint Athanasius. Coloured stipple engraving after W. Hamilton.
  • Maria sits sadly under a tree with her dog. Stipple engraving by R. Cooper, 1808, after W. Hamilton.
  • John Wesley. Stipple engraving after W. Hamilton, 1788.
  • Colonel Kirke draws the attention of a distressed young lady to the body of her brother whom he had hanged in an adjoining room. Engraving by F. Deeves after W. Hamilton.
  • A family contemplates a gravestone. Stipple engraving by F. Bartolozzi after W. Hamilton.
  • The death of Arcite: the dying Arcite lies on the bed holding the hand of a young lady, surrounded by a king, servants and a friend in armour. Stipple print by F. Bartolozzi after W. Hamilton.
  • Rachel approaches Jacob through a flock of sheep; one of the inhabitants of the land points her out as being Laban's daughter. Line engraving by F. Bartolozzi after W. Hamilton, 1791.
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Works from the collections

18 works

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    Cupid, floating on a cloud, is seated on a basket of flowers; representing the season spring. Stipple engraving by P.W. Tomkins, 1797, after W. Hamilton.

    William Hamilton | Date: [1797] | Reference: 3043721i
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    Saint Athanasius. Coloured stipple engraving after W. Hamilton.

    William Hamilton | Reference: 3489i
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    Maria sits sadly under a tree with her dog. Stipple engraving by R. Cooper, 1808, after W. Hamilton.

    Laurence Sterne | Date: Jan.y 1 1808 | Reference: 673181i
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    A woman and a soldier, both on horseback, are attacked by wolves while riding in the Alps in winter. Stipple engraving by P.W. Tomkins, 1798, after W. Hamilton.

    William Hamilton | Date: April 5, 1798 | Reference: 2822759i
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    A family contemplates a gravestone. Stipple engraving by F. Bartolozzi after W. Hamilton.

    William Hamilton | Reference: 35887i
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Francesco Bartolozzi

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