At a glance
- Museums on this site: National Portrait Gallery
- Lifespan: 27 years
- Died: 1782
- Born: 1755, York, United Kingdom
- Top-ranked work: William Mason
Questions & Answers
How is William Doughty's career divided into periods?
A chronological account of William Doughty's work is available on the artist's Chronicle page, where the artworks pass in order of creation, chapter by chapter.
How do I find works by William Doughty on a specific theme?
William Doughty's works can be explored by keyword on the artist's By Keywords page. Each keyword groups the related artworks.
Is there a complete list of William Doughty's artworks?
Every work by William Doughty on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.
Where are William Doughty's artworks organized by color?
William Doughty's works can be explored by color on the artist's Spectral Index page.
A little quiz
There is only one correct answer for each question.
Question 1:
In which city was the artist William Doughty born?
Question 2:
Who was William Doughty's teacher and mentor?
Question 3:
To which destination was Doughty sailing when his ship was captured?
Question 4:
In which city did William Doughty die in 1782?
Question 5:
Which technique was Doughty particularly successful with?
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