Early Life and Influences Born: London, United Kingdom (1763) Died: 1804 George Morland was born on June 26, 1763, in London. His father, Henry Robert Morland, encouraged his artistic development from a young age. By the time George was ten years old, his name appeared as an honorary exhibitor of sketches at the Royal Academy. Early career and influences: Morland's early work was influenced by Francis Wheatley. He was introduced to Sir Joshua Reynolds, who allowed him to copy his pictures. Morland’s apprenticeship with his father ended in 1784, and he set up on his own. Artis…