Francis Wheatley: A Life in Portraits and Landscapes Francis Wheatley (1747–1801) was a prominent English painter of the 18th century, renowned for his depictions of rural life, social gatherings, and portraits that skillfully captured the spirit of his era. Born at Wild Court, Covent Garden, London, he navigated a complex personal existence alongside an impressive artistic vocation, leaving behind a legacy cherished for its understat…