Famed British art historian Waldemar Januszczak investigates the few known facts about the painter William Dobson, now recognized as one of the greatest artists in British history. What, he asks, do a handful of personal stories tell us about Dobson's tragically short life and career? What do his portraits tell us about the artistic and political ferment?

Famed British art historian Waldemar Januszczak investigates the few known facts about the painter William Dobson, now recognized as one of the greatest artists in British history. What, he asks, do a handful of personal stories tell us about Dobson's tragically short life and career? What do his portraits tell us about the artistic and political ferment?