William Alexander (painter), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William Alexander (painter)

British artist, born 1767

Date of Birth: 10-Apr-1767

Place of Birth: Maidstone, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 23-Jul-1816

Profession: drafter, painter

Zodiac Sign: Aries

William Alexander (10 April 1767 – 23 July 1816) was an English painter, illustrator and engraver.
The hallmarks of his work, usually executed in watercolours, were clearness and harmony of colour, simplicity and taste in composition, grace of outline, and delicacy of execution.
He accompanied the Macartney Embassy to China in 1792.
Prints of his work were reproduced from engravings.
One his of works was used to illustrate Cadell & Davies' Britannia depicta.



Alternative names	Mr. Alexander; W. Alexander
Description	English painter and drafter
Date of birth/death	10 April 1767	23 July 1816
Location of birth/death	Maidstone	Maidstone
Authority control	: Q961465 VIAF: 46805708 ISNI: 0000 0001 0895 7948 ULAN: 500014977 LCCN: n81069035 NLA: 35147199 WorldCat