Richard Westall (1765–1836) was an English painter and illustrator whose subjects ranged from historical and religious scenes to portraits and literary illustrations. Born in Reepham, Norfolk, he moved to London as a young man, trained as an engraver and entered the Royal Academy Schools in 1785.
Westall became a Royal Academician in 1794. His paintings and drawings often drew upon Shakespeare, the Bible and romantic literature, and he supplied illustrations for numerous published editions. His expressive figures and clear storytelling suited the illustrated books and reproductive prints popular during the period.
In later life Westall served as drawing master to the young Princess Victoria. His Queen Victoria as a Girl (1830) shows the princess beside a stream with her dog Fanny, presenting her as a child interested in nature rather than as a future monarch.
His contemporary Sir Thomas Lawrence achieved greater fame for portraiture, while Westall's broad range of historical and illustrative work brought him a different public. Westall died in London in 1836, the year before Victoria became queen.
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