Michael Faraday (Thomas Phillips)
Thomas Phillips (1770–1845) made Michael Faraday. It is kept at Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden.
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StatsMichael Faraday, in brief
- Title
- Michael Faraday
- Artist
- Thomas Phillips (1770–1845)
- Artist born in
- Dudley, United Kingdom
- Where to see it
- Nationalmuseum, Stockholm, Sweden
Which museum holds Michael Faraday?
Nationalmuseum
Stockholm, Sweden
The Origins and History of Nationalmuseum The roots of the Nationalmuseum reach back to the early sixteenth century, beginning with a collection of paintings assembled by King Gustav Vasa at Gripsholm Castle. This foundational gathering of art eventually evolved into the national gallery of fine arts for Sweden. In 1792, the institution was established under the name Kungliga Museet – the Royal Museum.
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Where is "Michael Faraday" by Thomas Phillips on display today?
The original "Michael Faraday" by Thomas Phillips is held at the Nationalmuseum, Stockholm, Sweden. A reproduction allows the work to be displayed at home.
Is "Michael Faraday" by Thomas Phillips in the public domain?
"Michael Faraday" by Thomas Phillips is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.
Which artist is "Michael Faraday" attributed to?
The artist behind "Michael Faraday" is Thomas Phillips. The work is catalogued under Thomas Phillips's name.
What explains the copyright situation of "Michael Faraday" by Thomas Phillips?
"Michael Faraday" by Thomas Phillips is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright duration runs from the artist's death, which occurred in 1845.
Is "Michael Faraday" held in the country of its creator?
No - the artwork is kept abroad. "Michael Faraday" is held in Sweden, while Thomas Phillips was born in United Kingdom.
About the artist, Thomas Phillips
1770–1845, United Kingdom
Thomas Phillips
Early Life and Artistic Foundations Thomas Phillips, born in Dudley, Worcestershire, in 1770, emerged from relatively modest beginnings to become a prominent figure in the British art scene of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His initial artistic training wasn’t within the traditional confines of painting, but rather in the craft of glass-painting under Francis Eginton in Birmingham. This foundational experience instilled in him a meticulous attention to detail and an understanding of color and light that would later characterize his portraiture. A pivotal moment arrived in 1790 when Phillips journeyed to London, armed with an introduction to Benjamin West, a leading artist of the time and a key figure in the Royal Academy.
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