1842
Michael Faraday (Thomas Phillips, 1842)
Thomas Phillips (1770–1845) made Michael Faraday. It dates from 1842. It is kept at National Portrait Gallery in London, United Kingdom.
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StatsMichael Faraday, in brief
- Title
- Michael Faraday
- Artist
- Thomas Phillips (1770–1845)
- Artist born in
- Dudley, United Kingdom
- Date
- 1842
- Where to see it
- National Portrait Gallery, London, United Kingdom
Which museum holds Michael Faraday?
National Portrait Gallery
London, United Kingdom
Origins and History of the National Portrait Gallery The National Portrait Gallery was established in 1856, conceived as a grand statement of national pride. It holds the distinction of being arguably the first national public gallery in the world dedicated specifically to portraits. While the institution was founded in the mid-19th century, the official opening of the museum took place on January 15, 1859.
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Thomas Phillips, Michael Faraday (1842), National Portrait Gallery. Public domain.
Questions on Michael Faraday, answered
Which museum holds the original "Michael Faraday"?
The original "Michael Faraday" by Thomas Phillips is held at the National Portrait Gallery, London, United Kingdom. A reproduction allows the work to be displayed at home.
In what year was "Michael Faraday" by Thomas Phillips created?
"Michael Faraday" dates from 1842. The date places the work within Thomas Phillips's career and its era.
Can the image of "Michael Faraday" by Thomas Phillips be freely reproduced?
The copyright answer for "Michael Faraday" by Thomas Phillips: the work is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.
Who created "Michael Faraday"?
"Michael Faraday" was created by Thomas Phillips. The information on this page describes Thomas Phillips's original work.
What was Thomas Phillips's age when "Michael Faraday" was created?
Thomas Phillips was 72 years old when creating "Michael Faraday" in 1842. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1770.
Is "Michael Faraday" by Thomas Phillips in the public domain, and why?
"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?
Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. The birth country of Thomas Phillips is United Kingdom, and the museum holding the original of "Michael Faraday" is 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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