Career
Born in London, he was articled young to Thomas Malton, and concentrated on architectural subjects from the outset of his career. In 1803 he began to exhibit in the Royal Academy. He soon gave up his membership, but then was re-elected on 12 February 1821.
He was treasurer in 1822, and then secretary in 1827 until 1832 when Robert Hills took over.
In 1827 Wild"s sight began to fail, and in 1832 he became blind. He died on 4 August 1835 at 35 Albemarle Street, Piccadilly, where he had lived since 1820.