Dixon Denham (Thomas Phillips)
Dixon Denham is an artwork by Thomas Phillips (1770–1845). It is kept at National Portrait Gallery in London, United Kingdom.
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StatsDixon Denham: catalogue record
- Title
- Dixon Denham
- Artist
- Thomas Phillips (1770–1845)
- Artist born in
- Dudley, United Kingdom
- Where to see it
- National Portrait Gallery, London, United Kingdom
Where is Dixon Denham 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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Ellen TerryGeorge Frederic Watts, 1864
Horatio NelsonFriedrich Heinrich Füger, 1800
Robert BurnsAlexander Nasmyth, 1821
Sir Henry IrvingJules Bastien-Lepage, 1880
Dixon Denham: image files and credit line
Thomas Phillips, Dixon Denham, National Portrait Gallery. Public domain.
The file is prepared from a higher-resolution image in our database, not the catalogue image, and reaches at least 300 DPI. A digital expert checks the colours against the original and retouches it, faithful to the brushwork.
High-resolution image licenceFrequently asked questions: Dixon Denham
Where is "Dixon Denham" by Thomas Phillips on display today?
The original "Dixon Denham" by Thomas Phillips is held at the National Portrait Gallery, London, United Kingdom. A reproduction allows the work to be displayed at home.
Can the image of "Dixon Denham" by Thomas Phillips be freely reproduced?
"Dixon Denham" by Thomas Phillips is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.
Which artist is "Dixon Denham" attributed to?
"Dixon Denham" was created by Thomas Phillips. The information on this page describes Thomas Phillips's original work.
What explains the copyright situation of "Dixon Denham" by Thomas Phillips?
The copyright status of "Dixon Denham" - in the public domain - its copyright has expired - follows from the artist's death in 1845.
Is "Dixon Denham" by Thomas Phillips kept in the artist's home country?
Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. "Dixon Denham" 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.
Full entry: Thomas Phillips Principal works by Thomas Phillips
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William Buckland1812
David Ricardo1821