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Portrait of John Lockman
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| Artist / Maker | Horace Hone |
|---|---|
| Date | 1787 |
| Culture / Origin | England |
| Medium | Watercolor on ivory |
| Dimensions | Framed: 3.5 × 2.7 cm (1 3/8 × 1 1/16 in.) |
| Department | Painting and Sculpture of Europe |
| Type | Miniature Painting |
About the Artist
Horace Hone was a miniature painter, enameler, and engraver trained at the Royal Academy Schools in London and by his father, the Irish painter Nathaniel Hone (1718–1784). Horace worked in Dublin from 1782 until moving back to London around 1804, after the union of England and Ireland brought about the emigration of much of his clientele. He was appointed miniature painter to the Prince of Wales (the future king George IV) in 1795 and painted elite members of society, including… Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Art Institute of Chicago, CC0 / Public Domain.
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