44-912: William or Willie Bell may refer to: Arts and entertainment [ edit ] William Bell (artist) (1735–1794), English portrait painter William Bell (architect) (1789–1865), Scottish-born architect who practiced in North Carolina William Bell (photographer) (1830–1910), English-born American photographer William Henry Bell (1873–1946), English composer William Bell (tuba player) (1902–1971), American tuba player and teacher William J. Bell (1927–2005), American writer and producer of TV soap operas William Bell (singer) (born 1939), American soul singer and songwriter William Bell (author) (1945–2016), Canadian young adult fiction author William Brent Bell (born 1980), American film director William Bell (Fringe) , character from
88-552: A brother who lived in London. This seems to have made it less comfortable for Bell to stay at his patron's residence, while in the capital. During the exhibition season of 1776, Bell lodged “At Mr. Thickbroom, Organ Builder, New Round Court, Strand”, and thereafter he made no further effort to pursue a career in London. Bell returned to his cottage in Northumberland, and remained in the employ of Sir John Delaval, without (as far as
132-515: A cottage to live in. Bell thus effectively became Delaval's staff artist, painting on a grand scale and acting as drawing master for his children. A significant further benefit for Bell was that, when he was studying and painting in London, he was able to live at Grosvenor House, the Delavals’ metropolitan residence. This patronage, coupled with Bell's studentship at the Royal Academy, led to
176-491: A eulogistic description of "the seat of Sir John Delaval", accompanied by two views of the Hall, based on the oil paintings that Bell had exhibited in London in 1775. During the following two years, Bell remained on the staff of Seaton Delaval Hall. There is no trace of any work from this period. During 1781 or early 1782, Bell moved to Newcastle. This followed his father's death in 1780, and his decision to set up his own business as
220-461: A host of skilled tradesmen, vendors and professionals. He conducted business from his studio in Newgate Street until at least 1793, and probably for the rest of his life. During that time, he developed his own style of rather less formal portraits. However, painting portraits never proved hugely lucrative, and he supplemented his income in several ways. Firstly, he taught drawing. This was done at
264-771: A letter by James Northcote. Venus Entreating Vulcan to Make Armour for Aeneas * Painted for Royal Academy competition, 1771. Won gold medal. Frances Delaval (1759-1839) and Sarah Delaval (1763-1800) Signed and dated 1771. In the collection at Seaton Delaval Hall (NT 1276758), open to the public. Historical painting (subject unknown)* Painted for Society of Arts competition, 1772. Won 20 guineas for best historical painting. Two views of Seaton Delaval Hall Attributed to "Mr. Bell" and dated September and October 1773. In Duke of Northumberland's collection. [1] [2] Two views of Ford Castle Attributed to "Mr. Bell", undated. In Duke of Northumberland's collection. [3] [4] Elizabeth Delaval (1757-1785) Signed and dated 1774. In
308-458: A letter written to Delaval at his London address by his manager in the North East: "Last Wednesday the bottle sloop Good Intent sailed, and has on board 14 pairs of young pigeons in 2 cages, and two small whole-length pictures that Mr. Bell was painting when your lordship was down; the other of Mrs. Jadis which he had into Newcastle to copy is not done that I hear of, as he was to let me know when it
352-464: A portrait painter may well have been made possible by receiving an inheritance. Also establishing himself in Newcastle at this time was Thomas Bewick , the engraver, who formed a friendship with Bell. Bewick would later write in his memoirs that he was “long acquainted with Wm Bell, Portrait painter &c he was, as a painter, accounted eminent in that profession.” To know Bewick was to belong to
396-492: A renowned trophy in Newcastle, as indicated by the detailed eye-witness description of it given in 1789 by John Brand , a local historian. It weighed, he said, about four ounces. On one side was the head of King George III, on the other a representation of Minerva directing a youth to the Temple of Fame, accompanied by the motto “Haud facilem esse viam volvit.” Under that was the awarding body: “R. Ac. Instituted 1768”. Inscribed around
440-423: A residence in central London ( Grosvenor House ). For a considerable period of the 18th century, the family engaged artists to produce portraits and tutor young Delavals (some of whom were quite gifted at art); among these artists was Bell, who formed a particularly strong connection with the family. Bell was the beneficiary of John Delaval's fondness for projects. After Delaval was made a baronet in 1761, this took
484-500: A separate Newcastle address, the Back Row, although that fact was not advertised in the local trade directory, where he was listed as a portrait painter and teacher of drawing at the same address. Secondly, he copied paintings. One example is a commission in 1788 from John (now Lord) Delaval to produce small-scale versions of some of the family portraits that Bell had painted years earlier for Seaton Delaval Hall. The copies are mentioned in
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#1732855956929528-551: A somewhat itinerant existence for several years, lodging as necessary in London but returning regularly to his own cottage, 300 miles away in Northumberland. Initially he lived in a property right next to Seaton Delaval Hall; by 1777, he was at Fountain Head, a small clutch of properties within walking distance of the Hall, on the bank leading down to the sea. In this rural setting, his wife Elizabeth had three children: Elizabeth (born 1773), Frances (born 1775) and Sarah Ann (born 1777); and here
572-568: A turning point in about 1775. By the end of his studentship at the Royal Academy (assuming that it lasted a typical six years), he had made less of a mark in London than several of his peers: he had not exhibited many pictures at the Academy, nor had he been elected one of their Associates. His options for further advancement were to take up an offer from Sir Joshua Reynolds to become one of his regular assistant artists painting draperies, to aim for independence, or to rely on continuing patronage. He chose
616-552: A wide social circle, which also included Joseph Bell (not known to be a relative of William), who had established a business in Newcastle as a painter and decorator in 1768, and then in 1778 moved to bigger premises in a yard next to the Nun Gate on Newgate Street, where his business thrived. When William Bell arrived in Newcastle, he chose to work at the same address, and probably used Joseph as his supplier of paints. William Bell's premises were in an attractive part of town, which housed
660-586: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages William Bell (artist) William Bell (1734/5 - 1794) 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 North East of England. His best-known works are portraits of Sir John (later Lord) Delaval and his family, which are in
704-496: Is known) producing any further major works for Seaton Delaval Hall. However he (Bell) produced two paintings for the St. John Masonic Lodge, Newcastle, which opened in 1777. Since Sir John Delaval was an influential freemason, it is likely that he had a hand in this commission. In late 1778, Bell oversaw the preparation of two engravings for William Hutchinson's book, A View of Northumberland . This illustrated guide to stately homes included
748-833: The 2008–2013 TV series Fringe Politics and law [ edit ] United Kingdom [ edit ] William Bell (lawyer) (c. 1538–1598), English lawyer William Bell (apothecary) (died 1668), English apothecary and politician who sat in the House of Commons Cory Bell (William Cory Heward Bell, 1875–1961), British MP for Devizes United States [ edit ] William Bell Jr. (politician) (1828–1902), American politician from Ohio William H. Bell (Wisconsin politician) (1863–1937), American politician from Wisconsin William A. Bell (born 1949), mayor of Birmingham, Alabama Other countries [ edit ] William R. Bell (1876–1927), Australian colonial District Officer in
792-824: The American west; founder of Manitou Springs, Colorado William Augustus Bell (1882–1961), American businessman, educator, and president of Miles College in Alabama William Robert Bell (1845–1913), Canadian militia officer, farmer, and businessman William H. Bell (fl. 1860s) , African-American servant of William Seward William Harrison Bell (1927–2016), American oral and maxillofacial surgeon William Dwane Bell (born 1978), New Zealand criminal William J. Bell (entomologist) (1943–1998), American entomologist William Francis Bell (1918–1984), American golf course architect Other uses [ edit ] William Bell, No. 24 , 1865 pilot boat used by
836-1456: The Bass Rock William Bell (theologian) (1731–1816), English theologian William Bell (clergyman) (1780–1857), Scottish-born Presbyterian minister in Upper Canada William Yancy Bell (1887–1962), American bishop for the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church Sports [ edit ] Association football (soccer) [ edit ] William Bell (Welsh footballer) (1860–1930), Welsh footballer William Bell (English footballer) (1905–1937), English footballer (Sheffield United, Grimsby Town, Hull City) Willie Bell (1937–2023), Scottish football player and manager Other sports [ edit ] William P. Bell (1886–1953), American golf course architect Billy Bell (ice hockey) (1891–1952), Canadian ice hockey player William Bell (baseball) (1897–1969), American Negro league baseball pitcher and manager William M. Bell (1909–1991), American college football player and coach William Bell Jr. (baseball) (1930–2021), American Negro league baseball pitcher William "Whitey" Bell (born 1932), American basketball player William Bell (American football) (born 1971), American football player William Lawrence Bell, Jr (pickleball) (1924–2006), one of
880-479: The North East of England and specialised in intimate portraits, limiting his work to local commissions. His sitters included a number of distinguished people: Thomas Bewick , the engraver, "in the style of Rembrandt"; Joseph Austin, the actor-manager of the Newcastle Playhouse; Robert Harrison, the mathematician and linguist; Francis Peacock, Grand Master of the St. John Masonic Lodge, Newcastle; and John,
924-573: The Palais Dorotheum, Vienna, in 2013, from the collection of Lady King of Wartnaby. Sale catalogue online at https://www.dorotheum.com/en/l/5440386/ Mr. Bell * Signed and dated 1785. Probably (but not certainly) a self-portrait. In the collection of the Ehrich Galleries, New York (now closed) in 1921. Monochrome reproduction held by National Gallery of Art, Washington, and Courtauld Institute, London. Sir John Hussey Delaval (1728-1808) In
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#1732855956929968-597: The Royal Academy Schools, where promising young artists could work in London under the direction of master painters. In that same year, he entered the annual competition run by the Academy. His picture did not win, but he tried again in 1771 and was awarded a gold medal, which was presented to him by Sir Joshua Reynolds, the president of the Academy. The Newcastle Courant of Saturday 4 January 1772 reported his success thus: “We hear from London that Mr William Bell, son of Mr William Bell, Bookbinder of this town, has had
1012-508: The Royal Academy showed a pair of pictures, depicting Seaton Delaval Hall from the north and the south, and the following year the Free Society of Artists exhibited Susanna and the Two Elders . Like Bell's earlier prize-winning works, this was a large historical picture. It was the last that he painted in London. For the next eighteen years until his death, Bell based himself permanently in
1056-728: The Sandy Hook pilots in New Jersey See also [ edit ] Billy Bell (disambiguation) Bill Bell (disambiguation) Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title William Bell . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=William_Bell&oldid=1253217227 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Human name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
1100-778: The Solomon Islands, assassinated William Henry Dillon Bell (1884–1917), New Zealand politician William Henry Bell (businessman) (fl. 1930s), British businessman and politician in Hong Kong William F. Bell (1938–2013), Canadian politician; mayor of Richmond Hill, Ontario William Montgomerie Bell (1813–1867), merchant and politician in colonial Victoria, Australia Religion [ edit ] William Bell (bishop) (died 1343), Scottish Bishop of St Andrews William Bell (priest) (1625–1683), English archdeacon of St Albans and sermon writer William Bell (field preacher) (fl. 1670s), Scottish minister and prisoner on
1144-887: The Two Elders *. Exhibited by the Free Society of Artists, 1776. Francis Peacock, Masonic Grand Master * Painted for the new St. John's Lodge in Newcastle upon Tyne, which opened in 1777. Attributed simply to "Bell". Saint John* Painted for the new St. John's Lodge in Newcastle upon Tyne, which opened in 1777. Attributed simply to "Bell". Unnamed Gentleman * Signed but not dated. Up for auction at Sotheby's 12 February 1998. Full-colour reproduction from sale catalogue on file at Heinz Archive of National Portrait Gallery, London. Unnamed Lady * Signed and dated 1782. Sold in Los Angeles, 16 March 1981. Monochrome reproduction on file at Heinz Archive of National Portrait Gallery, London. John Langlands (1773-1804) * Signed and dated 1782. Sold at
1188-437: The collection at Seaton Delaval Hall (NT 1276760), open to the public. John Delaval (1756-1775) Signed and dated 1770. In the collection at Seaton Delaval Hall (NT 1276756), open to the public. Sophia Delaval (1755-1793) Signed and dated 1770. In the collection at Seaton Delaval Hall (NT 1276754), open to the public. Mr. Holmes * c1771 Referred to in a letter by James Northcote. Mrs. Holmes * c1771 Referred to in
1232-455: The collection at Seaton Delaval Hall (NT 1276766), open to the public. Sir John Hussey Delaval (1728-1808) Signed and dated 1774. In the collection at Seaton Delaval Hall (NT 1276762), open to the public. Two views of Seaton Delaval Hall Exhibited by the Royal Academy, 1775. Almost certainly those in the collection at Seaton Delaval Hall (NT 1276814 & 1276816), but not signed or dated. Based on watercolour sketches of 1773. Susanna and
1276-683: The collection at Seaton Delaval Hall (NT 1276897), open to the public. Presumed to be a copy by Bell of his larger 1774 portrait. William Bell (Welsh footballer) William Strafford Bell (born 1860) was a Welsh footballer who played as a defender . He was part of the Wales national team between 1881 and 1886, playing five matches. He played his first match on 26 February 1881 against England and his last match on 10 April 1886 against Scotland . He played club football for Crewe Alexandra F.C. from 1884 to 1891, playing six games in Crewe's first season in
1320-576: 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 bookbinder, Bell was born in Newcastle upon Tyne in 1734/5. His father, also called William, had at least eleven children; but the only son who certainly survived to adulthood
1364-577: The creators of the racket sport pickleball Others [ edit ] William Bell (East India Company) , East India Company factor in Iran; his grave being the oldest British grave in Iran William Bell (Canadian businessman, born 1806) (1806–1844), Canadian businessman and militia officer William Nathaniel Bell (1817–1887), American pioneer; settled Seattle, Washington William Abraham Bell (1841–1921), English physician and photographer of
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1408-529: The edge was the credit: “To William Bell, for the best historical picture, 1771.” Four days after Bell's death in 1794, the Newcastle Courant (14 June) carried this tribute: "DIED, Sunday morning, Mr William Bell, an eminent Portrait Painter, whose memory will be esteemed as long as his animated productions remain, many of which bear testimony to his abilities in this part of the kingdom". A generation later, an assessment of Bell's final period in Newcastle
1452-541: The family put down roots. Bell became well known in the community and was eventually regarded as something of a dignitary, "Mr. Bell." Famously he had used several local people as models for figures in his award-winning painting in 1771. Most strikingly, Vulcan, the forger of armour, was based on the blacksmith, Willie Carr. At 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighing 24 stones, he was renowned for his great strength. Carr and Bell were both on good enough terms with Sir John Delaval to be his dinner guests. Bell's career reached
1496-763: The first incarnation of The Combination league in 1888-89, and the following two seasons in the Football Alliance , making a total of 26 appearances in all competitions. On 22 March 1890, he played in his own benefit match , against Burslem Port Vale , which Crewe won 4–2. He made his final appearance for Crewe in January 1891, also against Burslem Port Vale. William Strafford Bell was born on 22 August 1860 in Newtown, Wales to George Bell and Mary Ann Strafford. On 6 April 1885, Bell married Sarah Price in Gorton, Manchester . They had
1540-433: The following year, daughters Frances and Sarah were depicted together. Later, in 1774, Bell painted portraits of Sir John and his daughter Elizabeth, thus completing a full family set. All the portraits were life size and full length, for display in the entrance hall of Seaton Delaval Hall, the Delavals’ principal residence, ten miles from Newcastle. During the following two years, Bell exhibited paintings in London. In 1775,
1584-466: The form of showcasing his growing wealth and prestige by upgrading his properties. He added to the array of family portraits at Doddington Hall, employing prestigious painters such as Joshua Reynolds. Then, at the end of the 1760s, he turned his attention to Seaton Delaval Hall and employed William Bell to help him realise his plans. John Delaval was sufficiently impressed with Bell's work to offer him an annual income of £50 (about £9000 in today's money) and
1628-416: The gallery below. Two Children and a Lamb * In the collection of the Ehrich Galleries, New York (now closed) in 1921. Monochrome reproduction held by National Gallery of Art, Washington, and Courtauld Institute, London. Time discovering Truth, with two other figures of Envy and Detraction* Entered for Royal Academy's first competition, 1769. Lady Susanna Delaval (1730-1783) Signed and dated 1770. In
1672-421: The honour of receiving his Majesty's premium of a gold medal, value 20 l , at the Royal Academy, for the best composition and painted historical picture; the subject Venus intreating Vulcan to forge the armour of Aeneas .” No student of the Royal Academy, having won one of its medals, was permitted to enter the same competition again. Hence further prizes had to be sought from other institutions. In 1772, Bell
1716-403: The last of those options. However, it was not without complications, because his patron, Sir John Delaval, was soon precipitated into a rather turbulent period. In July 1775, Delaval's only son, Jack, died suddenly at the age of 19, and thus ended the squire's hope of passing on his estates to an heir. Then, by the end of the year, a long-running family dispute over property left Sir John angry with
1760-717: The son and heir of Newcastle's most gifted goldsmith, John Langlands, who was a generous benefactor to the city. Bell was painting successfully into the 1790s, and died on 8 June 1794 in the Newcastle Infirmary, aged 60. He was buried on 10 June, at St Andrew's Church, Newcastle upon Tyne . A crucial influence in Bell's life was the patronage offered by Sir John Delaval. Delaval was a successful businessman, whose family owned several country estates ( Ford and Seaton Delaval in Northumberland; Doddington in Lincolnshire) and leased
1804-417: Was William. The young William Bell grew up during a period when Newcastle's cultural and intellectual life was flowering. As a young adult, he may have started out as a house-painter, but by the early 1760s, he was established as an artist and married. Bell's career was assisted by the founding of the Royal Academy of Arts in 1768. On 30 January 1769, aged 34, he was one of the first six students admitted to
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1848-460: Was awarded 20 guineas for "best historical painting" by the Society of Arts , which had been offering such prizes since 1754. While he was studying in London, Bell spent periods in his home area, painting for Sir John Delaval . His most significant project was a series of portraits. The earliest (in 1770) were of Lady Susanna Delaval, Sir John's wife, and their two eldest children, John and Sophia. In
1892-492: Was finished, to be sent with the others." It is interesting to note that, although no longer on the pay-roll of Seaton Delaval Hall, Bell was still being given occasional work by Lord Delaval. Thirdly, Bell restored pictures. This may not have been a regular occupation, but it is on record that after a fire in Newcastle's Guildhall in 1791 he repaired portraits of King Charles II and James II. Bell ended his life well respected in his home area. The medal he had won in 1771 became
1936-429: Was offered by Eneas Mackenzie , a local historian, who wrote that Bell was “but indifferently supported, though his portraits were extremely accurate and beautifully finished.” Bell's known paintings are listed below, as far as possible in chronological order. An asterisk indicates a work whose present whereabouts are unknown. Most of the paintings are also mentioned in the sections above, and some are included in
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