William Nicholson (artist, born 1781), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William Nicholson (artist, born 1781)

English portrait painter and etcher (1781-1844)

Date of Birth: 25-Dec-1781

Place of Birth: Ovingham, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 16-Aug-1844

Profession: painter, etcher

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

William Nicholson (25 December 1781 – 16 August 1844) was a British painter of portraits and other subjects.
He was among the founding members of the Scottish Academy of Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture in 1826, and was its first secretary.