William Young Collection

Portrait of William Young and Child, 1879. Creator: Samuel Montague Fassett
Portrait of William Young and Child, 1879

Haseley Manor, Warwick (engraving)
2814057 Haseley Manor, Warwick (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Haseley Manor, Warwick)

Anche a me, Madre mia! (Me too, mother!), 1828. Creator: William Young Ottley
Anche a me, Madre mia! (Me too, mother!), 1828

The Brains of Defence: British War Office in Whitehall, c1935. Creator: Donald McLeish
The Brains of Defence: British War Office in Whitehall, c1935. The War Office in Whitehall, central London, was designed by William Young and built 1899-1906

Flowering plants, 18th century artwork C013 / 6685
Flowering plants. Plate 45 from Catalogue d arbres arbustes et plantes herbacees d Amerique (1783) by William Young

Yellow pitcher plant, 18th century C013 / 6260
Yellow pitcher plant (Sarracenia flava) and other plants, 18th-century artwork. This watercolour, by British botanist William Young (1742-1785)

Plant drawing
A William Young (1742-1785) watercolour drawing from Catalogue d arbres arbustes et plantes herbacees d Amerique (1783). Plant numbers 134-136

Sarracenia flava, trumpet leaf
Watercolour by William Young (1742- 1785), 1767. Original artwork held at the Natural History Museum, London

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"William Young: A Multifaceted Artist and Admirer of Nature" In the captivating portrait "Portrait and Child, 1879, " captured by Samuel Montague Fassett, we catch a glimpse of the enigmatic artist himself. With his piercing gaze and gentle smile, he exudes an air of creativity and tenderness towards his child. Haseley Manor in Warwick stands as a testament to William Young's architectural prowess. The intricate engraving showcases his meticulous attention to detail and his ability to create grandeur from stone and mortar. But it is not just architecture that captivated Young's artistic spirit; he also had a deep appreciation for the beauty found in nature. In "Flowering plants, " a series of stunning 18th-century artworks, we witness Young's botanical expertise come alive. Each delicate stroke reveals his passion for capturing the essence of these vibrant blossoms on paper. Young's love for nature extended beyond mere drawings; he was also fascinated by plant life itself. His keen eye for detail is evident in meticulously crafted plant drawings that showcase both scientific accuracy and artistic finesse. Yet, art was not the only realm where William Young left an indelible mark. In "The Brains of Defence: British War Office in Whitehall, " Donald McLeish immortalizes him as part of this esteemed institution during its heyday in c1935. This portrayal highlights Young's intellectual acumen and dedication to serving his country. Anche a me, Madre mia. (Me too, mother. ), created by William Young Ottley in 1828, offers us further insight into our subject's emotional depth. Through this artwork, we see glimpses into personal relationships that shaped him – perhaps reflecting upon cherished moments with loved ones or expressing profound emotions through brushstrokes. William Young emerges as an artist who seamlessly blended various mediums – from portraiture to architecture to botany – to create a diverse and captivating body of work.