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Painter and miniaturist. Richmond studied at the Royal Academy Schools where he met and formed a lifelong friendship with Samuel Palmer. As a youth he became a disciple of William Blake who had a profound effect on his art. With Palmer and Edward Calvert he formed 'The Ancients', painting visionary works in the manner of Blake. Throughout this time Richmond practised as a miniaturist and this work dates to the end of his 'Ancients' period in 1830. After his marriage in 1831, Richmond concentrated on portraiture, becoming one of the most prolific portraitists of the Victorian period.

National Portrait Gallery, London

London

Title

George Richmond

Date

1853

Medium

oil on canvas laid on board

Measurements

H 35.2 x W 27.3 cm

Accession number

2509

Acquisition method

Given by wish of the sitter's son, Walter Richmond, 1931

Work type

Painting

National Portrait Gallery, London

St Martin’s Place, London, Greater London WC2H 0HE England

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Artist or maker

George Richmond

1809–1896

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