Beechey Collection

FRANKLIN'S WRITING
Document transcribed by Sir John Franklin stating that H.M.S Erebus & Terror wintered in the ice at Beechey Island. Informs of his death & signed by Capt.s Crozier & Fitzjames. Date: 28 May 1847

Queen Charlotte (Beechey
Charlotte Sophia of Mecklenburg-Strelitz Queen of George III

Portrait of William Henry Paget Marquess of Anglesey, half length, (oil on canvas)
827857 Portrait of William Henry Paget Marquess of Anglesey, half length, (oil on canvas) by Beechey, William (1753-1839); 76.4x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Franklin expedition - three graves at Cape Riley
Traces of the Franklin Expedition. The graves of three of Franklin's crew at Cape Riley, Beechey Island in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago in Wellington Channel: John Torrington

DDE-90028629
Canada, Nunavut. The coast of Beechey Island, aerial view. Date: 11/09/2007

Portrait of Ernest, Duke of Cumberland and King of Hanover (1771-1851) (oil on canvas)
1765056 Portrait of Ernest, Duke of Cumberland and King of Hanover (1771-1851) (oil on canvas) by Beechey, William (1753-1839); 142.3x112.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Ernest)

Portrait of Lady Beechley, the Artists Wife, (oil on canvas)
824209 Portrait of Lady Beechley, the Artists Wife, (oil on canvas) by Beechey, William (1753-1839); 76x36.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Lady Beechley, the Artists Wife)

Portrait of Prince Adolphus Frederick, Duke of Cambridge
990422 Portrait of Prince Adolphus Frederick, Duke of Cambridge, bust length wearing the Star of the Garter, 1808 (oil on canvas) by Beechey

Portrait of a Naval Officer, Half Length, in Uniform, Carrying a Presentation Sword
652173 Portrait of a Naval Officer, Half Length, in Uniform, Carrying a Presentation Sword and Wearing the Badge of a C.B

Portrait of Queen Charlotte, Three-Quarter Length, in a White Dress
824224 Portrait of Queen Charlotte, Three-Quarter Length, in a White Dress, a Yellow Shawl and Black Mantilla, Holding a Maltese Dog, in the Grounds of Frogmore House, (oil on canvas) by Beechey

Three Children with a Dog in a Landscape, (oil on canvas)
659283 Three Children with a Dog in a Landscape, (oil on canvas) by Beechey, William (1753-1839); 186.7x136.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Three Children with a Dog in a Landscape)

Portrait of William Frederick, 2nd Duke of Gloucester, three-quarter length
824264 Portrait of William Frederick, 2nd Duke of Gloucester, three-quarter length, wearing the Uniform of Colonel of the 3rd Guards and the Breast Star of the Order of the Garter

Portrait of James Watt (1736-1819), 1810. Creator: Sir William Beechey
Portrait of James Watt (1736-1819), 1810

Portrait of Matthew Boulton, Holding a Mineral Sample. Creator: Sir William Beechey
Portrait of Matthew Boulton, Holding a Mineral Sample. Matthew Boulton was one of the leading entrepreneurs and visionaries of the eighteenth century

Captain Beechey at Coral Atoll
Coral atoll (madreporic island) visited by Captain Beechey in the course of a survey expedition Date: 1835

Portrait of a Woman, ca. 1805. Creator: Sir William Beechey
Portrait of a Woman, ca. 1805

Edward Miles (1752-1828). Creator: Sir William Beechey
Edward Miles (1752-1828)

George IV (1762-1830), When Prince of Wales. Creator: Sir William Beechey
George IV (1762-1830), When Prince of Wales

David Wilkie, Esq. R. A. 1834. Creator: Henry Robinson
David Wilkie, Esq. R.A. 1834. Portrait of Scottish painter Sir David Wilkie (1785-1841). [Fisher, Son & Co. London, 1834]

Alderman John Boydell, 1801. Artist: Sir William Beechey
Alderman John Boydell, 1801. Boydell (1720-1804) was Alderman, Sheriff and Lord Mayor of London. An engraver by profession he made the first major bequest to the Guildhall collection

Admiral John Jervis, c1801. Artist: Sir William Beechey
Admiral John Jervis, c1801. Full length portrait in which he is shown in military uniform and holding a sword

Viscount Horatio Nelson, 1801. Artist: Sir William Beechey
Horatio Viscount Nelson ; portrait of Horatio Nelson

Portrait of Mirza Abul Hasan Khan Ilchi (1776-1846). Artist: Beechey, Sir William (1753-1839)
Portrait of Mirza Abul Hasan Khan Ilchi (1776-1846). Found in the collection of British Library

James Watt (1736-1819), c1800, (1912). Artist: Sir William Beechey
James Watt (1736-1819), c1800, (1912). James Watt (1736-1819) a Scottish inventor, mechanical engineer, and chemist. Watt invented the Watt steam engine

Rossall School, 1923. Rossall School, fee paying private school in Fleetwood, Lancashire founded in 1844 by St. Vincent Beechey and qualified under the Royal Charter in 1890

Letter to Benjamin West, President of the Royal Academy, 1803 (1904). A letter from Paul Sandby (1731-1809), Richard Cosway (1742-1821), John Francis Rigaud (1742-1810)

Princess Amelia, (1783-1810), 1797. Youngest daughter of King George III. (1906)
Princess Amelia, (1783-1810), 1797. Youngest daughter of King George III. A stipple engraving after a painting by Sir William Beechey (1753-1839). From the Connoisseur VOL. XV, 1906

Portrait of Sir Francis Ford?s Children Giving a Coin to a Beggar Boy. Exhibited 1793 (1906). Artist: Charles Wilkinson
Portrait of Sir Francis Ford?s Children Giving a Coin to a Beggar Boy. Exhibited 1793. Sir Francis Ford (1758-1801) was the Member of Parliament for Newcastle-Under-Lyme from 22 February 1793 to

Queen Mary II of Orange. Artist: Cheeseman
Queen Mary II of Orange. Possibly a portrait of Queen Mary II (1662-1694) when Princess of Orange

Her Royal Highness the Princess Elizabeth, 3rd daughter of George III, 1806. Artist: Scriven
Her Royal Highness the Princess Elizabeth, 3rd daughter of George III, 1806. Printed for John Bell

Her Royal Highness the Princess Mary, 1816. Artist: Cheeseman
Her Royal Highness the Princess Mary, 1816. The Princess Mary, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh (1776-1857) was a member of the British Royal Family

Prince Edward Augustus (1767-1820), Duke of Kent and Strathearn, 19th century. Artist: E Scriven
Prince Edward Augustus (1767-1820), Duke of Kent and Strathearn, 19th century. Prince Edward was the fourth son of King George III and the father of Queen Victoria

Portrait of Joseph Nollekens, c1812 (1904). Artist: Sir William Beechey
Portrait of Joseph Nollekens, c1812 (1904). Nollekens (1737-1823) was a British sculptor. From The Royal Academy From Reynolds to Millais Edited by Charles Holme

Sir David Wilkie (1785-1841), Scottish painter, 19th century. Artist: Henry Robinson
Sir David Wilkie (1785-1841), Scottish painter, 19th century

William Beresford, 1st Viscount Beresford, British soldier and politician, 1830. Artist: Peltro William Tomkins
William Beresford, 1st Viscount Beresford, British soldier and politician, 1830. Beresford (1768-1854) defeated the French under Marshal Soult at the Battle of Albuera, in the Peninsular War, 1811

William Frederick, 2nd Duke of Gloucester. Artist: Scriven
William Frederick, 2nd Duke of Gloucester. William Frederick, 2nd Duke of Gloucester (1776-1834) was a great-grandson of King George II

Princess Augusta Sophia, daughter of George III. Artist: Cooper
Princess Augusta Sophia, daughter of George III. Portrait of Augusta Sophia (1768-1840), second daughter of King George III of Great Britain

Queen Charlotte, queen consort of George III of the United Kingdom. Portrait of Charlotte (1744-1818), who was the wife of George III of the United Kingdom (1738-1820)

George III of the United Kingdom. Artist: Rogers
George III of the United Kingdom. Portrait of King George III, (Mad King George, 1738-1820), who ruled Britain from 1760 until his son (the future King George IV) became Regent in 1811

Sir David Wilkie, Scottish painter, 19th century. Artist: H Robinson
Sir David Wilkie, Scottish painter, 19th century. Portrait of Wilkie (1785-1841)

Sir Thomas Picton, British soldier, 19th century. Artist: Peltro William Tomkins
Sir Thomas Picton, British soldier, 19th century. Picton (1758-1815) was mortally wounded at the Battle of Waterloo

Spencer Perceval, British statesman and Prime Minister, 19th century. Artist: C Picart
Spencer Perceval, British statesman and Prime Minister, 19th century. Perceval (1762-1812) became Prime Minister in 1809. Three years later he became the first (and only)

Admiral James Gambier (1756-1833), 1st Baron Gambier, 1837. Artist: W Holl
Admiral James Gambier (1756-1833), 1st Baron Gambier, 1837

Henry William Paget, 1st Marquess of Anglesey, British soldier. Artist: Thomson
Henry William Paget, 1st Marquess of Anglesey, British soldier. Paget served in Flanders (1794), Holland (1799) and the Peninsular War (1808). In 1812 he succeeded his father as Earl of Uxbridge

James Watt, Scottish inventor and engineer, (1870). Artist: William Holl
James Watt, Scottish inventor and engineer, (1870). Watts (1736-1819) improvements to the steam engine were fundamental to the changes wrought by the Industrial Revolution

James Watt, Scottish inventor and engineer, 19th century. Artist: CE Wagstaff
James Watt, Scottish inventor and engineer, 19th century. Watts (1736-1819) improvements to the steam engine were fundamental to the changes wrought by the Industrial Revolution

Lord Nelson, c1797-1805. Artist: Sir William Beechey
Lord Nelson, c1797-1805

James Watt, Scottish engineer and inventor, 1870. Watt (1736-1819) was born at Greenock on the Clyde, Scotland, and showed an interest in engineering and invention from an early age

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"Beechey: A Glimpse into the Artistic World of Sir William Beechey" Step into the world of Sir William Beechey, a renowned portrait painter whose brushstrokes captured the essence of his subjects with remarkable precision. From Franklin's writing to Queen Charlotte's captivating beauty, Beechey's artistry knew no bounds. In his masterpiece "Portrait of William Henry Paget Marquess of Anglesey, " Beechey skillfully portrays the nobleman's regal demeanor and commanding presence. The oil on canvas painting exudes an air of authority that leaves viewers in awe. As we delve deeper into Beechey's portfolio, we encounter poignant reminders of history such as the haunting image depicting three graves at Cape Riley from the ill-fated Franklin expedition. Through this artwork, Beechey immortalizes their sacrifice and serves as a testament to human resilience in harsh environments. It also turns his attention to royalty, capturing Ernest, Duke of Cumberland and King of Hanover in all his grandeur. The oil on canvas piece radiates power and majesty befitting a monarch. But it is not only nobility that caught Beechey's eye; he also painted intimate portraits like "Lady Beechley, the Artist’s Wife. " This tender portrayal showcases love and affection between spouses through delicate brushwork and warm colors. The artist further explores royal connections with his striking depiction of Prince Adolphus Frederick, Duke of Cambridge. Every stroke reveals both strength and vulnerability within this distinguished figure. Moving away from portraiture but still showcasing his versatility, "Portrait of a Naval Officer" captures an officer adorned in uniform while carrying a presentation sword—a symbol representing honor and valor within naval ranks. Queen Charlotte herself graces one more masterpiece by Beechey—her three-quarter length portrait dressed elegantly in white attire. With meticulous attention to detail, he captures her grace and poise, immortalizing her beauty for generations to come.