Gainsborough Dupont
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Gainsborough Dupont, the nephew and pupil of Thomas Gainsborough
, R.A.
, was born in 1754. He painted portraits and landscapes in imitation of the style of his uncle, and also landscapes with architectural ruins, in which he imitated Nicolas Poussin
. His principal work is a large picture containing the portraits of the Trinity Masters, which is in their court-room on Tower Hill. He is, however, more distinguished as an engraver in mezzotint
o, and his engravings of some of Gainsborough's portraits are imbued with the very spirit of the painter. He died in London in 1797. The following are his best plates:
Thomas Gainsborough
Thomas Gainsborough was an English portrait and landscape painter.-Suffolk:Thomas Gainsborough was born in Sudbury, Suffolk. He was the youngest son of John Gainsborough, a weaver and maker of woolen goods. At the age of thirteen he impressed his father with his penciling skills so that he let...
, R.A.
Royal Academy
The Royal Academy of Arts is an art institution based in Burlington House on Piccadilly, London. The Royal Academy of Arts has a unique position in being an independent, privately funded institution led by eminent artists and architects whose purpose is to promote the creation, enjoyment and...
, was born in 1754. He painted portraits and landscapes in imitation of the style of his uncle, and also landscapes with architectural ruins, in which he imitated Nicolas Poussin
Nicolas Poussin
Nicolas Poussin was a French painter in the classical style. His work predominantly features clarity, logic, and order, and favors line over color. His work serves as an alternative to the dominant Baroque style of the 17th century...
. His principal work is a large picture containing the portraits of the Trinity Masters, which is in their court-room on Tower Hill. He is, however, more distinguished as an engraver in mezzotint
Mezzotint
Mezzotint is a printmaking process of the intaglio family, technically a drypoint method. It was the first tonal method to be used, enabling half-tones to be produced without using line- or dot-based techniques like hatching, cross-hatching or stipple...
o, and his engravings of some of Gainsborough's portraits are imbued with the very spirit of the painter. He died in London in 1797. The following are his best plates:
- George III.George III of the United KingdomGeorge III was King of Great Britain and King of Ireland from 25 October 1760 until the union of these two countries on 1 January 1801, after which he was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland until his death...
, full length; after Gainshorough. - Queen CharlotteCharlotte of Mecklenburg-StrelitzCharlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz was the Queen consort of the United Kingdom as the wife of King George III...
, full length; after the same. - The Princess RoyalCharlotte, Princess RoyalThe Princess Charlotte, Princess Royal was a member of the British Royal Family, the eldest daughter of George III. She was later the Queen Consort of Frederick of Württemberg...
, and the Princesses AugustaPrincess Augusta Sophia of the United KingdomThe Princess Augusta Sophia was a member of the British Royal Family, second daughter of George III and Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. She was a Princess of the United Kingdom and a Princess of Hanover....
and ElizabethPrincess Elizabeth of the United KingdomThe Princess Elizabeth was a member of the British Royal Family, the seventh child and third daughter of King George III and Queen Charlotte...
, full length; after the same. - George, Lord RodneyGeorge Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron RodneyGeorge Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney, KB was a British naval officer. He is best known for his commands in the American War of Independence, particularly his victory over the French at the Battle of the Saintes in 1782...
, full length; after the same. - General ConwayThomas ConwayThomas Conway was a French soldier from Ireland who served as a major general in the American Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He became involved with the alleged Conway Cabal. He later served with Émigré forces during the French Revolutionary War.-Early life:Conway was born...
, full length ; after the same. - Colonel St. LegerBarry St. LegerBarrimore Matthew "Barry" St. Leger was a British colonel who led an invasion force during the American Revolutionary War.Barry St. Leger was baptised on May 1, 1733, in County Kildare, Ireland. He was the son of Sir John St...
, full length; after the same. - Rev. Sir Henry Bate DudleySir Henry Dudley, 1st Baronetthumb|200px|upright|alt=|Sir Henry Dudley, Bt. Painting by [[Thomas Gainsborough]]The Reverend Sir Henry Bate Dudley, 1st Baronet was a British minister, magistrate and playwright. He was born in Fenny Compton, Warwickshire, but in 1763 his father moved the family to Essex to take up a Rectory at...
, Bart., full length; after the same. - Rev. Richard Graves, half-length, oval; after the same.