Richard Grenville (later Grenville-Temple), 2nd Earl Temple (1711-1779) politician

Location

Country: UK
City: London
Place: Government Art Collection

Joshua Reynolds was the dominant artistic personality during the age of George III. He was born in Plympton, Devon. From 1750 to 1752 he studied the work of the Old Masters in Rome. Reynolds returned via Florence and Paris, and settled in London in 1753. In 1759 he painted a portrait of the future king, George, Prince of Wales (Royal Collection). After George’s accession the following year, Reynolds was dismayed to learn that Allan Ramsay had been made Principal Painter to the King. This marked the beginning of increasing hostility between Reynolds and the King. Nonetheless, by 1760 Reynolds had established himself as the leading portraitist. He became President of the Royal Academy in 1768 and was knighted the following year.

People

later Grenville-Temple), Richard, 2nd Earl Temple Grenville (1711 - 1779)

Places

Subjects

letter, male portrait, 18th century costume, ceremonial costume, coat of arms, Earl, sword

Materials & Techniques

engraving, mezzotint

Artist

Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723 - 1792)
William Dickinson (1746 - 1823)

Title

Richard Grenville (later Grenville-Temple), 2nd Earl Temple (1711-1779) politician

Date

published 10 May 1778

Medium

Mezzotint and engraving

Acquisition

Purchased from Colnaghi, March 1973

GAC number

10040