Portrett av Richard Phelps

De 9 mest kjente maleriene av Richard Phelps, et gallerivalg

Oppdatert October 2026 · rangert etter vår popularitetsscore (søk, besøk og bestillinger for hvert verk) · 9 verk av Richard Phelps i vår katalog

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Av alle originalverkene Richard Phelps etterlot seg, er det mest kjente Peregrine Palmer (1703 1704–1762), DCL (1764), som er en del av samlingen til Examination Schools i Oxford. Like bak følger Portrait of an Unknown Gentleman (1751) og Thomas Goldney III (1751). Vår katalog inneholder 9 verk av Richard Phelps; galleriet har bevart de 9 verkene som verden beundrer mest, hver vist med sin dato, sitt museum og sin historie.

1710 – 1785, Porlock Flest verk: Dunster Castle
Peregrine Palmer (1703 1704–1762), DCL (1764) av Richard Phelps1. Peregrine Palmer (1703 1704–1762), DCL 1764 Portrait of an Unknown Gentleman (1751) av Richard Phelps2. Portrait of an Unknown Gentleman 1751 Thomas Goldney III (1751) av Richard Phelps3. Thomas Goldney III 1751

Richard Phelpss topp 10 malerier: galleriets utvalg

Museene som har Richard Phelpss originalverk

De 4 museene som innehar flest av maleriene på denne siden.

Museum By Verker av Richard Phelps Malerier fra denne listen
Dunster CastleDunster Castle 4 Margaret Luttrell (1747–1792), Mrs John Henry Southcote, as a Child, Margaret Luttrell (1726–1766), Mrs Henry Fownes Luttrell, Margaret Luttrell (1726–1766), Mrs Henry Fownes Luttrell
Examination Schools, OxfordExamination Schools Oxford 1 Peregrine Palmer (1703 1704–1762), DCL
Bristol Museum - Art Gallery, BristolBristol Museum - Art Gallery Bristol 1 Thomas Goldney III
National Portrait Gallery, LondonNational Portrait Gallery London 1 Bampfylde Moore Carew

Richard Phelps år for år: originalverkene som definerer hvert år

Utvalget strekker seg over 15 år med Richard Phelps, fra 1750 til 1764, og inkluderer de fineste originalverkene fra hvert år.

Verk per år

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Samlere spør om maleriene til Richard Phelps

Hvilket verk er Richard Phelps mest kjent for?Avslør svaret

Peregrine Palmer (1703 1704–1762), DCL (1764), Examination Schools, Oxford. Deretter følger Portrait of an Unknown Gentleman (1751) og Thomas Goldney III (1751).

Hvor gammel var Richard Phelps da Peregrine Palmer (1703 1704–1762), DCL ble laget?Avslør svaret

54 år gammel: Peregrine Palmer (1703 1704–1762), DCL er fra 1764, og Richard Phelps ble født i 1710.

Hvor mange malerier etterlot Richard Phelps?Avslør svaret

Vår katalog inneholder 9 verk av Richard Phelps, datert fra 1750 til 1764.

I hvilke museer henger mesterverkene til Richard Phelps?Avslør svaret

Hovedsakelig i Dunster Castle, Examination Schools (Oxford) og Bristol Museum - Art Gallery (Bristol). Museumslisten ovenfor viser alle.

I hvilke år malte Richard Phelps sine mest kjente verk?Avslør svaret

I 1751: 2 av de 9 verkene på denne siden ble laget da, Portrait of an Unknown Gentleman av dem.

Hva er de første og de siste kjente originalverkene til Richard Phelps?Avslør svaret

På denne siden er det eldste Bampfylde Moore Carew (1750) og det nyeste Peregrine Palmer (1703 1704–1762), DCL (1764).

Hvilke verk av Richard Phelps stilles ut på Dunster Castle?Avslør svaret

Margaret Luttrell (1747–1792), Mrs John Henry Southcote, as a Child, Margaret Luttrell (1726–1766), Mrs Henry Fownes Luttrell og Margaret Luttrell (1726–1766), Mrs Henry Fownes Luttrell: Dunster Castle har 4 av verkene på denne siden.

Richard Phelps: liv og virke

Richard Phelps (1710-1785): A Portraitist of Somerset’s Gentry

Richard Phelps was a singular figure in the artistic landscape of 18th-century England, primarily recognized for his meticulous portraiture and significant contributions to landscape design—particularly at Dunster Castle. Born around 1710, Phelps emerged from Porlock, Somerset, establishing himself as a respected artist whose career spanned decades and yielded an impressive body of work encompassing portraits, landscapes, and decorative commissions. His artistic journey began under the tutelage of Thomas Hudson and Sir Joshua Reynolds, two titans of British painting who instilled in him foundational principles of observation and technique—skills that would define his distinctive style.
  • Early Training & Influences: Phelps’s formative years were spent honing his craft alongside Reynolds and Hudson, absorbing the stylistic nuances of Rococo and Neoclassical aesthetics. These masters championed idealized beauty and dramatic composition, shaping Phelps's artistic sensibilities profoundly.
  • Dunster Castle Legacy: Perhaps Phelps’s most enduring achievement lies in his revitalization of Dunster Castle’s grounds for Henry Fownes Luttrell. He undertook a monumental task—transforming the castle’s sprawling estate into a harmonious blend of formal gardens and picturesque landscapes, reflecting the grandeur of Luttrell Manor and establishing Phelps as a leading landscape designer of his time.
  • Portraiture & Patronage: Phelps cultivated relationships with prominent families across Somerset and beyond, securing commissions to depict members of the gentry—a genre characterized by its emphasis on dignity, restraint, and psychological insight. His portraits captured not merely likenesses but also conveyed character and social status, cementing his reputation as a skilled portraitist.
  • Notable Works & Exhibitions: Phelps’s oeuvre includes celebrated canvases such as “Bampfylde Moore Carew,” engraved by Faber—a testament to his artistic prowess and the esteem in which he was held by fellow artists and connoisseurs. He exhibited regularly at the Society of Artists in London, showcasing his diverse talents and furthering his artistic visibility.
  • Legacy & Recognition: Phelps’s meticulous drawings—including depictions of George, Thomas, Mrs Mary Carew, and Elizabeth Carew Bernard—are housed in the British Museum's extensive album, representing a remarkable record of his artistic output. His work continues to inspire admiration for its elegance, precision, and sensitivity to natural beauty.

A Landscape Designer Shaping Somerset’s Estate

Beyond his portraiture, Phelps possessed considerable skill in landscape design, notably demonstrated during his involvement with Dunster Castle. He skillfully blended formal gardens—designed for visual impact and social prestige—with informal landscapes that celebrated the region's natural splendor. This harmonious fusion exemplifies Phelps’s artistic vision—one rooted in observation, understanding of aesthetics, and a desire to elevate the environment.

The British Museum Album: A Treasure Trove of Drawings
  • Composition & Technique: Phelps's drawings reveal an exceptional command of line and tonal gradation, reflecting Reynolds’s influence. His meticulous attention to detail—evident in sketches of John Popham—underscores his dedication to capturing the essence of his subjects with accuracy and nuance.
  • Subjects & Themes: The British Museum album showcases Phelps's artistic range—spanning portraits of noblemen, self-portraits, landscapes imbued with atmospheric perspective, and genre scenes depicting everyday life. These works offer invaluable insights into the visual culture of the era.

Connections & Collaborations

Phelps’s artistic pursuits intersected with influential figures of his time—including Henry Luttrell and George Frideric Handel. His correspondence reveals a keen engagement with intellectual currents and artistic debates, demonstrating his role as a participant in the broader cultural landscape of 18th-century Britain.

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