Nathaniel George Philips
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Nathaniel George Philips | |
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| Born | 9 June 1795 Manchester, England |
| Died | 1 August 1831 (aged 36) Liverpool, England |
Resting place | Childwall |
| Education | University of Edinburgh |
| Occupations | Engraver, painter |
| Notable work | Views of old halls of Lancashire and Cheshire |
| Father | John Leigh Philips |
Nathaniel George Philips (1795–1831) was an English painter trained in Edinburgh and member of the Academy of St Luke.[1]
He was the youngest son of John Leigh Philips of Mayfield, Manchester, where he was born on 9 June 1795. He was educated at Manchester Grammar School, and entered the University of Edinburgh. While pursuing medical studies he made the acquaintance, of Sir William Allan and Scottish artists. A private income allowed him to go to Italy for three years.[1]
On the death of Henry Fuseli, he was, in 1825, elected to fill his place as a member of the Academy of St. Luke. He settled as an artist in Liverpool.[1]
Philips, who also practised etching, died unmarried at his residence, Rodney Street, Liverpool, on 1 August 1831.[1]
