Education
Born about 1705, was educated in London, and stayed for a time in Rome studying art, in company with the sculptor Roubiliac.
Born about 1705, was educated in London, and stayed for a time in Rome studying art, in company with the sculptor Roubiliac.
He became a successful portrait-painter. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1752, and died in Great Queen Street, Lincoln"s Inn Fields, 9 September 1758. His collection of old master drawings was sold the following year, and realised over £1400.
Royal Society.