Henry Pelham (1694-1754) Prime Minister

Location

Country: UK
City: London
Place: Government Art Collection

William Hoare produced portraits in both oil and pastel. He was based in Bath and it was there he achieved most success. He studied in London in the 1720s and in 1728 travelled to Italy, where he remained for about a decade. There he made contact with Grand Tourists and established the foundations of patronage which continued to serve him well on his return to England. He settled in Bath in the late 1730s, where there was a great demand for portraits. He was involved in the early discussions which eventually led to the creation of the Royal Academy of Art in London in 1768 and George III added Hoare’s name as a founding member of the Academy. Hoare enjoyed a successful career until his death in 1792.

People

Henry Pelham (1694 - 1754)

Places

Subjects

scroll (as Subject), male portrait, man, 18th century costume, ceremonial costume, chancellor's robe, coat, wig, lace jabot, Prime Minister

Materials & Techniques

canvas, oil, oil painting

Artist

William Hoare (c.1707 - 1792)

Title

Henry Pelham (1694-1754) Prime Minister

Date

1743

Medium

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

height: 239.00 cm, width: 147.50 cm

Acquisition

Purchased from Christie's, 2 April 1965

Inscription

br: Rt Honb. Henry Pelham / 1st L. of the Treasury / & Char of the Exchequer / in 1743.

Provenance

Sold through Christie's, London, ‘English Pictures and Drawings’ sale, on 2 April 1965 (Lot 136); from which sale purchased by Richard Walker on behalf of the Ministry of Works

GAC number

6969