William Mulready

1786–1863

William Mulready, ‘The Last In’ 1834–5, exhibited 1835 — The Last In 1834–5, exhibited 1835
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Biography

William Mulready (1 April 1786 – 7 July 1863) was an Irish genre painter living in London. He is best known for his romanticizing depictions of rural scenes, and for creating Mulready stationery letter sheets, issued at the same time as the Penny Black postage stamp.

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Artworks

William Mulready, ‘The Last In’ 1834–5, exhibited 1835

William Mulready The Last In

1834–5, exhibited 1835

N00393

William Mulready, ‘Study of Hands’ 1860

William Mulready Study of Hands

1860

View by appointment T09107

William Mulready, ‘The Rattle’ exhibited 1808

William Mulready The Rattle

exhibited 1808

T01899

William Mulready, ‘James Leckie and Little Mary’ ?c.1828

William Mulready James Leckie and Little Mary

?c.1828

View by appointment T08233

William Mulready, ‘Academy Study’ 1846, reworked 1857

William Mulready Academy Study

1846, reworked 1857

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William Mulready, ‘The Ford (‘Crossing the Ford’)’ exhibited 1842

William Mulready The Ford (‘Crossing the Ford’)

exhibited 1842

On display at Tate Britain part of Walk Through British Art N00395

William Mulready, ‘Study of Hands’ 1861

William Mulready Study of Hands

1861

View by appointment T09108

William Mulready, ‘Fair Time (‘Returning from the Ale-House’)’ 1809–1839, exhibited 1809, 1840

William Mulready Fair Time (‘Returning from the Ale-House’)

1809–1839, exhibited 1809, 1840

N00394

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