George Canning (1770-1827) Prime Minister

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

George Canning (1770 - 1827)

Places

Subjects

ink pot/ink stand, book, male portrait, man, 19th century costume, coat, cravat, Prime Minister, bookcase, table cloth, curtain

Materials & Techniques

mezzotint

Artist

John Hoppner (1758 - 1810)
John Young (1755 - 1825)

Title

George Canning (1770-1827) Prime Minister

Date

published 5 April 1808

Medium

Mezzotint, open letter proof

Acquisition

Purchased from F B Daniell, July 1951

GAC number

1325