King William IV (1765-1837) reigned 1830-1837, as the Duke of Clarence

Location

Country: UK
City: London
Place: Government Art Collection

John Hoppner, portrait painter, was born in London. He entered the Royal Academy Schools in 1775 and became a member of the Academy in 1795. He was appointed Portrait Painter to the Prince of Wales in 1789. However, from the 1790s his achievements were overshadowed by those of the portraitist Sir Thomas Lawrence. Hoppner's first royal portraits were of three of the Princesses and were exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1785. They show the influence of both Romney and Reynolds. Hoppner received numerous commissions, mainly from members of the Whig party. His best and most attractive portraits are considered to be his groups of children. He died in 1810 at his home in Charles Street, Mayfair.

People

William IV (1765 - 1837)

Places

Subjects

royal portrait, male portrait, ceremonial costume, Duke, curtain, table (as Subject)

Materials & Techniques

mezzotint

Artist

John Hoppner (1758 - 1810)
E Hodges

Title

King William IV (1765-1837) reigned 1830-1837, as the Duke of Clarence

Date

published 10 July 1792

Medium

Mezzotint

Acquisition

Purchased from Colnaghi, October 1953

GAC number

2317