Transcript

of

W. Shuter

Devon & Cornwall Notes and Queries vol. VII, (1912-1913), Exeter: James G. Commin. 1913, p. 233.

by

John Lane

Prepared by Michael Steer

The Nathaniel Williams (1752-1797) portrait, subject of this Note, is on display at Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum together with several examples of Shuter’s portraits, and available at:
https://artuk.org/discover/artworks/nathaniel-williams-17521797-of-exeter-95901
Little is known of William Shuter, who was active as a portraitist between 1771 and 1779. More examples of his work are at:
https://artuk.org/discover/artists/shuter-william-active-17711799
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Note 164. W. SHUTER. - I have a portrait on panel of Nathaniel Williams, of Exeter, signed by W. Shuter, 1796. It is a half length, Williams being seated to right, looking front, by a round table on which lies an open hymn book. On the back are the dates of his birth at 4 a.m. on Nov. 23rd, 1752; and of his death, at 7 a.m., on Sep. 2nd, 1797. The panel measures about 9 ½ inches long by 11 inches broad, and is apparently the work of one accustomed to miniature painting. I should be much obliged if anyone can furnish me with further particulars of both Nathaniel Williams, and the artist, W. Shuter. Was the latter a Devonian, when and where did he die, and where can any other works of his be seen?                                         JOHN LANE.