The artist who displayed god-given talent

THOUGH an accomplished portraitist, William Peters (1741-1814) is probably best known for achieving the distinction as the only clergyman of the Church of England to become a Royal Academician.

Born on the Isle of Wight in the first half of the 19th century, the painter and engraver trained in…

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