Self Portrait (Thomas Phillips)

Self Portrait is an artwork by Thomas Phillips (1770–1845). It is kept at Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia, United States of America.

Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia

Self Portrait by Thomas Phillips, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Public domain.

Self Portrait: catalogue record

Title: Self Portrait
Artist: Thomas Phillips (1770–1845)
Artist born in: Dudley, United Kingdom
Where to see it: Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia, United States of America
Subject: portraits

Where is Self Portrait kept?

Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts

Philadelphia, United States of America

A Living Legacy of American Artistry In the heart of Philadelphia, where the echoes of history meet the vibrant pulse of modern creativity, stands the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (PAFA). More than a mere repository for canvas and stone, PAFA serves as a living testament to the evolution of the American aesthetic. Founded in 1805 by visionaries such as Charles Willson Peale and William Rush, it holds the prestigious distinction of being the oldest art museum and school in the United States.

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Frequently asked questions: Self Portrait

Where is "Self Portrait" by Thomas Phillips on display today?

You can see the original "Self Portrait" at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia, United States of America.

What subjects appear in "Self Portrait" by Thomas Phillips?

The subjects of "Self Portrait" are portraits.

Is "Self Portrait" by Thomas Phillips in the public domain?

"Self Portrait" 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 created "Self Portrait"?

"Self Portrait" is attributed to Thomas Phillips.

Is "Self Portrait" by Thomas Phillips in the public domain, and why?

"Self Portrait" by Thomas Phillips is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and Thomas Phillips died in 1845.

Did "Self Portrait" stay in its artist's homeland?

No - the artwork is kept abroad. Thomas Phillips was born in United Kingdom, and the original "Self Portrait" is held in a museum in United States of America.

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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