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WILLIAM HOARE, ESQ.

THIS meritorious artist was born about 1707, at Eye, near Ipswich, where his father cultivated a farm of his own property, of large extent. He was sent for his education to a school at Farringdon, in Berkshire, which was then in high reputation. Here he soon distinguished himself by his diligence and proficiency in his studies; and in a few years, was chosen by the master to assist him occasionally in the instruction of the other scholars. He here acquired also considerable skill in drawing; a study to which he became particularly partial; and which he obtained his father's leave to prosecute, with a view to the profession of a painter. Accordingly, when he had finished the school course of education, he was removed to London, and placed under the instruction of Grisoni, an historical painter of some note at that period. Grisoni, duly appreciating the talents of his pupil, and desirous of their proper cultivation, recommended him to visit Italy, and pursue his studies in the Roman capital. To this recommendation the father assented, and young Hoare went to Rome. He is stated to have been the first English painter who visited that city for professional study. Previously to his leaving England, he had formed an intimacy with Scheemackers, the celebrated Flemish sculptor, and his pupil Delvaux, who were proceeding to Rome. Here he afterwards rejoined them, and took

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