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William Bell (artist)
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William Bell was an English painter who specialised in portraits. A prize-winning student at the Royal Academy of Arts, influenced by Sir Joshua Reynolds, he achieved eminence in his native area, the
"Mr Bell" - probably a self-portrait
"Mr Bell" - probably a self-portrait
Portrait of Lady Susanna Delaval, by William Bell, 1770
Portrait of Lady Susanna Delaval, by William Bell, 1770
Portrait of Sophia Anne Delaval, by William Bell, 1770
Portrait of Sophia Anne Delaval, by William Bell, 1770
Portrait of John Delaval (1756–1775), by William Bell, 1770
Portrait of John Delaval (1756–1775), by William Bell, 1770
Seaton Delaval Hall
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Seaton Delaval Hall is a Grade I listed country house in Northumberland, England, near the coast just north of Newcastle upon Tyne. Located between Seaton Sluice and Seaton Delaval, it was designed by
William Bell (artist)
…of England. His best-known works are portraits of Sir John (later Lord) Delaval and his family, which are in the collection of the National Trust at Seaton Delaval Hall, Northumberland. Bell's portrait of Robert Harrison, 1715–1802, is in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery, London. The son of a well-regarded…
View from the north
View from the north
Unsigned painting of the south front of Seaton Delaval Hall, probably by William Bell. The southwest wing at left may never have been built; the south
Unsigned painting of the south front of Seaton Delaval Hall, probably by William Bell. The southwest wing at left may never have been built; the southeast wing at right was destroyed by fire in 1822.
Central block drawn before completion, as Vanbrugh envisaged the house. The statues on the pediments were never executed. Engraving by Colen Campbell,
Central block drawn before completion, as Vanbrugh envisaged the house. The statues on the pediments were never executed. Engraving by Colen Campbell, from his Vitruvius Britannicus.
The inside of the central block's main entrance. The fire-damaged stucco statues at first-floor level are permanently affixed to the walls; the missin
The inside of the central block's main entrance. The fire-damaged stucco statues at first-floor level are permanently affixed to the walls; the missing ceiling was destroyed in the fire of 1822. The roof is modern.