William James, active circa (1754–1771)

• Was a British painter.
• He painted Egyptian Temples, London views, but above all he was a painter of Venice remains something of an enigma.
• William James exhibited in London at Spring Gardens from 1761-1768 and at the Royal Academy between 1769-1771.
• In the following year he exhibited two views of London and Westminster also at the Royal Academy.
• James is thought to have been a studio assistant to Antonio Canal Canaletto on his visit to England in 1754.
• His works can be seen in museums in: London, The Victoria and Albert Museum; Oxford University and Surrey, Hampton Court Palace.
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