William Seguier

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William Seguier (1772–1843) was a picture dealer and picture cleaner. He was Superintendent of the British Institution from its foundation in 1805, Surveyor, Cleaner and Repairer of the King’s Pictures from 1820 and Keeper of the National Gallery from its foundation in 1824. He continued in all three positions until his death. He also advised many private collectors on buying, hanging and cleaning paintings.

Seguier’s training in trade, the fact that he had never been to Italy and had a Cockney accent prompted continual jibes, but it was conceded that although he lacked airs and graces he was an excellent judge of pictures.

Jackson’s portrait shows Seguier at the age of 58. The artist, an old friend of the sitter, died before finishing the portrait, which was commissioned by one of Seguier’s most wealthy private clients, George Watson Taylor MP.

The National Gallery, London

London

Title

William Seguier

Date

1830

Medium

Oil on canvas

Measurements

H 78.7 x W 65.4 cm

Accession number

NG6022

Acquisition method

Presented by Charles H. Seguier-Brown, great-grandson of the sitter, 1950

Work type

Painting

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