William James Muller (Bristol 1812-1845)

William Müller, accompanied by Harry Johnson undertook a eight month trip to Lycia, a remote area of South West Turkey between September 1843 and May 1844. He had met the archaeologist, Charles Fellowes in the spring of 1843 and was encouraged by him to visit the region.

Despite the wet weather which plagued the trip, Müller was inspired by the magnificent scenery and its people and produced around 200 drawings during this trip. Many of them were exhibited to great acclaim at the 'London's Graphic Society, in January 1845 and following his early death, these along with his Greek and Egyptian material was exhibited at the Bristol Institution prior to being sold at Christie's King Street, in London.