Sir William Gell
ARTISTSir William Gell FRS was a British classical archaeologist, Egyptologist, and illustrator. He published topographical illustrations of Troy and the surrounding area in 1804. He also published illustrations of the results of archaeological digs at Pompeii. His best-known work is Pompeiana; the Topography, Edifices and Ornaments of Pompeii, published between 1817 and 1832.
moreBiography adapted from Wikipedia: William Gell (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Other British artists of the period:George Cruikshank 381James Gillray 378Edward Lear 316Anna Atkins 313Thomas Girtin 152Hablot Knight Browne 145John Buckler 122John Leech 113
Sir William Gell, wall art & digital downloads
Sir William Gell (British, 1777–1836) has 1 public-domain artworks in the Archive Lane archive, each available as a digital download or a made-to-order print.
Sir William Gell FRS was a British classical archaeologist, Egyptologist, and illustrator. He published topographical illustrations of Troy and the surrounding area in 1804. He also published illustrations of the results of archaeological digs at Pompeii. His best-known work is Pompeiana; the Topography, Edifices and Ornaments of Pompeii, published between 1817 and 1832.
Biography adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
At a glance
Most of Sir William Gell's work on the site falls under Landscape (1).
By movement, it's catalogued as Art Nouveau (1).
By orientation: 1 landscape.
Other British artists of the period
If you like this artist, these contemporaries are catalogued too:
- George Cruikshank — 381 artworks
- James Gillray — 378 artworks
- Edward Lear — 316 artworks
- Anna Atkins — 313 artworks
- Thomas Girtin — 152 artworks
- Hablot Knight Browne — 145 artworks
- John Buckler — 122 artworks
- John Leech — 113 artworks
Prints of these artworks
As well as a free preview and digital download, each of these 1 artworks can be ordered printed, rolled or framed, made to order and shipped locally from $21.99.
Sizes and framing
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Framed Canvas and Framed Print orders are available in 8 frame colours (Black, White, Natural, Gold, Walnut, Silver, Dark Grey, Light Grey); Canvas and Rolled Canvas have no frame and no glass.