Charles Wild (1781–1835) was a British watercolorist renowned for his detailed and atmospheric architectural paintings, particularly of cathedrals and historic buildings. Trained under the architectural draughtsman Thomas Malton, he developed a precise and expressive style that earned him early recognition. He began exhibiting at the Royal Academy in 1803 and soon became associated with the Old Watercolour Society, where he later served as treasurer and secretary.
Wild’s best-known works include a series of finely rendered views of English cathedrals—such as Canterbury, York, Lincoln, and Worcester—as well as illustrations for The Royal Residences, a celebrated publication depicting royal palaces. He also traveled extensively in Europe, producing illustrations of Gothic architecture in France, Belgium, and Germany.
Wild’s paintings are praised for their compositional clarity, subtle coloring, and architectural accuracy. Though he lost his sight in the final years of his life, his legacy endured, both through his publications and the work of his son, the architect James William Wild.
Recognized today as a leading figure in early 19th-century architectural art, Charles Wild left behind a remarkable body of work—some of which you can see below.
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| Buckingham House - The Blue Velvet Room |
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| Carlton House - Alcove |
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| Carlton House - The Ante-Room |
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| Carlton House - The Blue Velvet Room |
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| Carlton House - The Circular Room |
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| Carlton House - The Conservatory, Looking towards the Dining Room |
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| Carlton House - The Conservatory, Looking towards the Garden |
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| Carlton House - The Crimson Drawing Room |
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| Carlton House - The Gothic Dining Room |
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| Carlton House - The Grand Staircase |
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| Carlton House - The Hall of Entrance or Great Hall |
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| Carlton House - The Rose Satin Drawing Room (Looking West) |
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| Carlton House - The Throne Room |
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| Carlton House - The Vestibule |
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| Carlton House - The West Ante Room |
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| Frogmore House - The Dining Room |
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| Frogmore House - The Green Closet |
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| Frogmore House - The Green Pavilion |
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| Frogmore House - The Japan Room |
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| Frogmore House - The Queen's Library |
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| Frogmore House - The Garden Front |
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| Hampton Court Palace - The Chapel |
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| Hampton Court Palace - The Gothic Court |
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| Kensington Palace - Queen Caroline's Drawing Room |
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| Kensington Palace - The Great Staircase |
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| Kensington Palace - The King's Gallery |
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| Kensington Palace - The King's Great Drawing Room |
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| St James's Palace - The Guard Chamber |
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| St James's Palace - The King's Presence Chamber |
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| St James's Palace - The North Front |
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| St James's Palace - The Old Bed Chamber |
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| St James's Palace - The Queen's Levee Room |
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| St James's Palace - The Queen's Library |
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| The Cathedral of Strasbourg |
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| Windsor Castle - St George's Chapel |
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| Windsor Castle - St George's Hall |
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| Windsor Castle - The King's Audience Chamber |
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| Windsor Castle - The King's Closet |
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| Windsor Castle - The King's Dressing Room |
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| Windsor Castle - The King's Eating Room |
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| Windsor Castle - The King's Guard Chamber |
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| Windsor Castle - The King's Old State Bedchamber |
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| Windsor Castle - The Queen's Audience Chamber |
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| Windsor Castle - The Queen's Ballroom |
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| Windsor Castle - The Queen's Drawing Room |
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| Windsor Castle - The Queen's Guard Chamber |
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| Windsor Castle - The Queen's Presence Chamber |
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| Windsor Castle - The Royal Chapel |
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| Windsor Castle - The Staircase |
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| Windsor Castle - The Upper Ward |
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