Nathaniel George Philips (1795–1831) was an English painter trained in Edinburgh and member of the Academy of St Luke.
Occupation
painter, printmaker
Citizenship
Kingdom of Great Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Born
June 9, 1795
Died
August 1, 1831
Overview
Nathaniel George Philips (1795–1831) was an English painter trained in Edinburgh and member of the Academy of St Luke.
Life
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.
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.
Philips, who also practised etching, died unmarried at his residence, Rodney Street, Liverpool, on 1 August 1831.
