Benjamin Vandergucht

Biography:

Benjamin Vandergucht or Van der Gucht (1753–1794) was a picture-dealer, restorer and painter. He was the thirty-second child of Gerard Vandergucht the engraver, and one of twins. He studied drawing in St Martin's Lane Academy, and on the foundation of the Royal Academy he became one of the first students in its schools. Vandergucht became better kn...