About William West
Lived 1801 – 1861 (aged 59–60). William West was a British painter.
William West (1801–1861) was an English oil painter and watercolourist who was a member of the Bristol School of artists.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William West?
English oil painter and watercolorist (1801-1861)
When was William West born?
William West was born in 1801 in Bristol.
When did William West die?
William West died in 1861 in Chelsea.
What was William West's occupation?
William West was a painter.
What nationality was William West?
William West was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William West (artist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William West. https://biography.guide/william-west/
MLA: "William West." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-west/.
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