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William Duffield
William Duffield (1816–1863): A Pioneer of Victorian Still Life William Duffield was a British painter born in Bath, Somerset, in 1816, the second son of Charles Duffield, who had established the Royal Union Library. From an early age, Duffield demonstrated exceptional artistic talent and fascination with drawing—a passion nurtured by George Doo, the engraver, who recognized his remarkable ability to reproduce engravings faithfully and
create detailed pen-and-ink sketches. Encouraged by Doo’s mentorship, Duffield pursued formal training at the Royal Academy in London, diligently honing his skills and immersing himself in the artistic traditions of his time. Upon graduating, he returned to Bath and later traveled to Antwerp, Belgium, where he studied under Egide Charles Gustave Wappers, gaining invaluable experience in mastering oil painting techniques. Tragically, D…
