William Benjamin Sarsfield Taylor
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William Benjamin Sarsfield Taylor (1781–1850) was an Irish artist, a painter of landscapes and military subjects, known also as a writer.
Life
He was the son of John Taylor, a map-engraver in Dublin; through his mother he was descended from
Leaving military service, he devoted himself to art, though with little success. He exhibited landscapes, sea-pieces, and military subjects at the
Works
Taylor's best-known book was his History of Dublin University (1845) illustrated with coloured plates and with engravings. It contains biographical notices of many of the alumni of
References
- Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co. 1885–1900. .
- Attribution
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: "Taylor, William Benjamin Sarsfield". Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co. 1885–1900.