William Heath (artist)

William Heath (1795 – 7 April 1840)[1] was a British artist who once described himself as a "portrait & military painter.

"[2] He was best known for his published engravings which included caricatures, political cartoons, and commentary on contemporary life.

His early works often dealt with military scenes, including colour plates for The Martial Achievements, The Wars of Wellington, etc.,[5] but from about 1820 on he focused on satire.

[7] Heath created a numbered series of political caricatures between 1830 and 1834 for McLean's Monthly.

He died in Hampstead and was buried on the western side of Highgate Cemetery.