Sir Nicholas Conyngham Tindal (Thomas Phillips)
Thomas Phillips (1770–1845) made Sir Nicholas Conyngham Tindal. It is kept at National Portrait Gallery in London, United Kingdom.
Sir Nicholas Conyngham Tindal: the essentials
- Title
- Sir Nicholas Conyngham Tindal
- Artist
- Thomas Phillips (1770–1845)
- Artist born in
- Dudley, United Kingdom
- Where to see it
- National Portrait Gallery, London, United Kingdom
- Subject
- men
Which museum holds Sir Nicholas Conyngham Tindal?
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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The dominant hue of "Sir Nicholas Conyngham Tindal" by Thomas Phillips is green to violet spectrum. The hue is the underlying tone of the palette.
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What is "Sir Nicholas Conyngham Tindal" about?
The themes present in "Sir Nicholas Conyngham Tindal" by Thomas Phillips include men. Together they summarize the artwork's subject matter.
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Where can I see the original "Sir Nicholas Conyngham Tindal" by Thomas Phillips?
"Sir Nicholas Conyngham Tindal" by Thomas Phillips is on display at the National Portrait Gallery, London, United Kingdom. The museum listing refers to the original work, not to reproductions.
Who is the artist behind "Sir Nicholas Conyngham Tindal"?
The artist behind "Sir Nicholas Conyngham Tindal" is Thomas Phillips. The work is catalogued under Thomas Phillips's name.
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.