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exhibitions, but did not rise out of the rank of associate. From 1824 to 1834 he ex- hibited chiefly pictures in oil at the Royal Academy, principally scenes in the East. In 1836 his last exhibited work, ' Athenian Soldiers/ appeared at the Water-Colour Society. He lived mostly in the neighbour- hood of London, but died at Sawbridge- worth. September 2, 1868.

W A L K E R, William, historical en- graver. Was born in Mid Lothian, in 1793, and studied his art under Mitchell, at Edinburgh. In 1816 he came to Lon- don, and under T. Woolnoth learnt stipple engraving, carrying this manner to great excellence. He afterwards took some lessons in mezzo-tint from Lupton. In 1819 he returned to Scotland, ana engraved some fine portraits after Sir H. Raeburn, and in 1826 a portrait of Sir Walter Scott by the same artist, which he had com- missioned him to paint, followed by a por- trait of the artist himself. These works were in the stipple manner, of which they are admirable examples. He also com- missioned Sir Thomas Lawrence to paint a portrait of Lord Brougham, from which he completed an engraving in 1831. In 1832 he came again to London, where he settled, and engraved many portraits and some historical works. 'The Passing of the Reform Bill/ 'The Reformers presenting their protest at the Diet of Spires/ after Cattermole, 1847; ' Caxton Presenting his Proof Sheet/ after Maclise; ' The Aberdeen Cabinet/ 1857. His last work was *The Distinguished Men of Science living in Great Britain in 1807. ' He was always the publisher of his own works. He died of paralysis, in Margaret Street, Cavendish Square, September 7, 1867, and was buried in Brompton Cemetery.

WALKER, Elizabeth, miniature painter. Wife of the above, and second daughter of S. W. Reynolds, the mezzo- tint engraver. Was born in London in 1800. She began to learn engraving when only 14 years of age, under Lupton, and executed many plates, amongst which was a portrait of herself by Opie. She then be- gan drawingand painting on ivory, and. after some lessons from Clint, A.R.A., followed miniature painting as a profession, and was appointed miniature painter to William IV. She exhibited her portraits for many years running at the Royal Academy. A full- length portrait in oil which she executed of Lord Devon, is now placed in the hall of Christ Church, Oxford. She married, in 1829, William Walker, the engraver, and afforded her husband much assistance in his profession, while not ceasing to work at her own branch of it. She died Novem- ber 29, 1876, at Margaret Street, Cavendish Square.

WALL, John, M.D., amateur. Born 456

at Powick, Worcestershire, 1708. He was educated at Oxford, and became eminent as a physician practising at Worcester. His chemical experiments largely contri- buted to the establishment of the manufac- ture of china in that city. He showed also a talent for painting, and a window, cuted after his design; as also the chapel window of the Bishop's Palace at Hartle- burv. H e died at Worcester, July 1 2, 1 783.
 * Christ's Agony in the Garden/ was exe-

WALLACE, William, portrait paint- er. He was a native of Falkirk, and from about 1820 to 1833 practised in Edinburgh, removing in the latter year to Glasgow, where his art was well esteemed. He died July 8, 1866, aged 65.

W A L L E R, J. , portrait painter. He practised about the end of the 17th century. Bernard Lens engraved a portrait by him of John Lord Cutts, surrounded by Mars, Minerva, and Apollo.

WALLIS, Joshua, water-colour paint- er. He practised for many years in Lon- don, but does not appear to have been a member of any of the art societies. His works were low in tone, well, though per- haps too highly, finished, and represented effects of light, such as sunsets on the snow. They had much merit, but he failed to attain any reputation. He exhibited some of his works at the Royal Academy about 1820. He died at Walworth, February 16, 1862, aged 72.

WALLIS, John William, landscape painter. Was born in Scotland about 1765. He travelled in Italy, and was at Rome in 1802, when no other English artist was residing there. In 1812 he travelled in Germany, and painted a fine view of the Castle of Heiaelberg, which was highly esteemed, but he painted little afterwards. He began to deal in pictures, and finally abandoned painting. From Holland, Belgium, and more especially from Spain, many highly-prized worts were introduced into England by his active agency.

WALMISLEY, Frederick, genre and portrait painter. Was a student of the Royal Academy, and a pupil of H. P. Briggs, R.A. Early in life he became paralysed in the lower limbs. His works were very mannered from want of power to study. He died December 25, 1875, aged 60. He was an occasional exhibitor at the Royal Academy and the Institute of British Artists.

WALMSLEY, Thomas, landscapepaint- er. Born in Dublin in 1763. He came to London, and studied under Columba, then principal scene-painter at the opera-house. Returning to Dublin, he painted scenery for the Crow Street Theatre. He exhi- bited a Welsh view at the Spring Gardens' Rooms in 1790, and from that year to 1795