Charles Dibdin by Thomas Phillips

Charles Dibdin: catalogue record

Title: Charles Dibdin
Artist: Thomas Phillips (1770–1845)
Artist born in: Dudley, United Kingdom
Where to see it: National Portrait Gallery, London, United Kingdom
Subject: famous people

Where is Charles Dibdin kept?

National Portrait Gallery

London, United Kingdom

Origins and History of the National Portrait Gallery The National Portrait Gallery was established in 1856, conceived as a grand statement of national pride. It holds the distinction of being arguably the first national public gallery in the world dedicated specifically to portraits. While the institution was founded in the mid-19th century, the official opening of the museum took place on January 15, 1859.

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Charles Dibdin: image files and credit line

Charles Dibdin by Thomas Phillips, National Portrait Gallery

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Public domain: the artist died in 1845.

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Thomas Phillips, Charles Dibdin, National Portrait Gallery. Public domain.

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Frequently asked questions: Charles Dibdin

Which museum holds the original "Charles Dibdin"?

"Charles Dibdin" by Thomas Phillips is on display at the National Portrait Gallery, London, United Kingdom. The museum listing refers to the original work, not to reproductions.

What subjects appear in "Charles Dibdin" by Thomas Phillips?

"Charles Dibdin" by Thomas Phillips depicts: famous people.

Is "Charles Dibdin" by Thomas Phillips in the public domain?

"Charles Dibdin" by Thomas Phillips is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.

Who is the artist behind "Charles Dibdin"?

"Charles Dibdin" is attributed to Thomas Phillips.

Is "Charles Dibdin" by Thomas Phillips in the public domain, and why?

The copyright status of "Charles Dibdin" - in the public domain - its copyright has expired - follows from the artist's death in 1845.

Did "Charles Dibdin" stay in its artist's homeland?

Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. "Charles Dibdin" is held in United Kingdom, while Thomas Phillips was born in United Kingdom.

Thomas Phillips: biography

1770–1845, United Kingdom

Thomas Phillips

Early Life and Artistic Foundations Thomas Phillips, born in Dudley, Worcestershire, in 1770, emerged from relatively modest beginnings to become a prominent figure in the British art scene of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His initial artistic training wasn’t within the traditional confines of painting, but rather in the craft of glass-painting under Francis Eginton in Birmingham. This foundational experience instilled in him a meticulous attention to detail and an understanding of color and light that would later characterize his portraiture. A pivotal moment arrived in 1790 when Phillips journeyed to London, armed with an introduction to Benjamin West, a leading artist of the time and a key figure in the Royal Academy.

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