Charles James Fox (1749-1806) politician

Location

Country: UK
City: London
Place: Downing Street

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

Charles James Fox (1749 - 1806)

Places

Subjects

male portrait, 18th century costume, Leader of the House of Commons, Member of Parliament, Foreign Secretary

Materials & Techniques

mezzotint

Artist

Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723 - 1792)
John Jones (c.1755 - 1796)

Title

Charles James Fox (1749-1806) politician

Date

published 1 November 1784

Medium

Mezzotint

Acquisition

Purchased 1947-1948

GAC number

0/42A