(1785–1841), Scottish painter. He made his name with the painting Village Politicians (1806). His style contributed to the growing prestige of genre painting.
Definition of Wilkie, Sir David in US English:
Wilkie, Sir David
proper nounˈwilkē
(1785–1841), Scottish painter. He established his reputation with the painting Village Politicians (1806). His style contributed to the growing prestige of genre painting.