Hoppner was born of German parentage in London, where he worked. He attended the Royal Academy Schools and became an Associate in 1792 and an Academician in 1795. He was a successful portraitist; he was much influenced by Reynolds and a rival to Lawrence.
John Hoppner
1758 - 1810
Paintings by John Hoppner
Sir George Beaumont (1753–1827), the National Gallery’s first great benefactor, is portrayed here at the age of 50. He is dressed in black with a glimpse of white waistcoat showing above a white stock against a plain crimson background. The restricted colour palette adds to the portrait’s drama.B...
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