William James joins the 'fifty' line-up at Richard Green
Little is known about the life of British artist William James (f.1754-71) other than he painted topographical views and may have been one of Canaletto’s studio assistants while the Venetian was visiting England.
This 2ft x 3ft 2in (61 x 97cm) view in oils of Horse Guards Parade in London, c.1760s, is part of …