Julius Caesar Ibbetson
Early Life and Background
Born: December 29, 1759, at Farnley Moor, Leeds, United Kingdom
Died: October 13, 1817, Masham, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Parents: Richard Ibbetson (clothier from Yorkshire) and Rebecca Mortimer.
Unique Name Origin: Received the name "Julius Caesar" due to his birth via Caesarean section, a rare procedure at the time. He attempted to conceal this fact throughout his life.
Early Education: Attended lo
cal Moravian community schools and Quaker schools in Leeds, receiving an unusually thorough education for the period.
Apprenticeship: Served as an apprentice to John Fletcher, a ship painter in Hull, from 1772 to 1777. This early experience provided foundational skills despite his artistic aspirations.
Artistic Development and Key Works
Early Career (London): Moved to London around 1780, initially working as a picture restorer b…
