Academic Realism

Sir Robert George Throckmorton (Thomas Phillips)

Thomas Phillips (1770–1845) made Sir Robert George Throckmorton. It belongs to the Academic Realism movement. It is kept at Coughton Court in United Kingdom.

Sir Robert George Throckmorton by Thomas Phillips, Coughton Court
Sir Robert George Throckmorton by Thomas Phillips, Coughton Court. Public domain.

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Sir Robert George Throckmorton: the essentials

Title
Sir Robert George Throckmorton
Artist
Thomas Phillips (1770–1845)
Artist born in
Dudley, United Kingdom
Where to see it
Coughton Court, United Kingdom
Subject
portrait, baroque, british art, historical figure, chiaroscuro, formal portrait

Which museum holds Sir Robert George Throckmorton?

Coughton Court

United Kingdom

The History of Coughton Court The Throckmorton family has been associated with Coughton Court for over six centuries. The family's presence at the site began in the early 15th century, when John de Throckmorton, who served as Under Treasurer of England to Henry VI, acquired the estate through his marriage to Eleanor de Spiney. While some records suggest the family arrived in 1409, others place their establishment at the site in 1412.

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Is "Sir Robert George Throckmorton" by Thomas Phillips a bright or a dark artwork?

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Who created "Sir Robert George Throckmorton" and what style is it in?

Behind "Sir Robert George Throckmorton" stand Thomas Phillips and the Academic Realism movement.

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The contrast level of "Sir Robert George Throckmorton" by Thomas Phillips is serene.

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The color composition of "Sir Robert George Throckmorton" by Thomas Phillips combines a serene contrast with a strong color unity harmony.

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About the artist, Thomas Phillips

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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