William Westall b. 12 October 1781

  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Painter)
William Westall was the appointed landscape artist on Matthew Flinders' 1801 "Investigator" expedition which was the first maritime circumnavigation of Australia.
Name
William Westall
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Printmaker)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Engraver (ANZSIC code: 6924)
Birth date
12 October 1781
Birth place
Hertford, England, UK
Death date
22 January 1850
Death place
Hampstead, London, England, UK
Burial place
Hampstead, London, England, UK
Active Period
  • 1801 - 1849
Arrival
  • 1801
Residence
  • Jamaica
  • Madeira
  • India
  • China
  • Australia
  • South Africa
Training
  • 1799 - 1800 Royal Academy School, London, England, UK
Languages
  • English