William Naish (painter) facts for kids

William Naish was an English artist who lived from about 1766 to 1800. He was famous for painting tiny, detailed pictures called miniatures. These small portraits were often painted on materials like ivory and were popular for people to carry or wear.

About William Naish

William Naish was born in a town called Axbridge in Somerset, England. He later moved to London, where he became a very successful painter.

He showed his artwork at the Royal Academy almost every year from 1783 until he passed away in 1800. The Royal Academy is a famous art institution in London where artists can display their work.

Some of his paintings were so popular that they were turned into engravings by another artist named Ridley. These engravings, including portraits of the writer Morton and actresses Mrs. Twisleton and Mrs. Wells, were featured in a magazine called the Monthly Mirror.

William Naish also had a brother, John Naish, who was also a miniature painter. John showed his own artwork in London in 1790 and 1795.

Gallery

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  Admiral George Tate (around 1795)

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  Samuel Burgess (around 1767–1800)

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  Portrait of an officer (around 1800)

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  T. Morton, an engraving by Ridley after Naish's painting (1796)