A Life in Art
Henry Monro was a British painter born in London on 30 August 1791. Educated at Harrow School, he initially considered careers in the Navy and the Army before choosing to pursue art. He enrolled as a student at the Royal Academy in 1806, where he eventually achieved the position of student 'President'. His life was cut short when he died less than two months after being seized with a fatal malady in 1814.
Monro was associated with the Monro 'Academy', which was founded by his father, Thomas Monro. His artistic output included various media such as oil on canvas, pastel, pen and ink, and chalk.
Notable Works and Collections
Several of Monro's works are held in public collections across the United Kingdom. His piece The Disgrace of Cardinal Wolsey was posthumously awarded a premium of 100 guineas by the British Institution in 1814 and is part of the Tate Gallery collection in London. Other works found in various institutions include:
- Portraits held at the National Portrait Gallery, London, including works of Thomas Monro and Thomas Hearne.
- Self portraits and a study of a boy in armour located at the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge.
- Portraits of Edward Thomas Monro and Sarah Cox at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
- Four sketches held by the Indianapolis Museum of Art.
His repertoire also featured subjects such as Boys playing marbles, Hannah Monro, and Othello, Iago and Desdemona, which was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1813.
Questions & Answers
In which historical period did Henry Monro work?
Henry Monro worked in the 19th-Century period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.
Can I explore Henry Monro's works by keyword?
To find works by Henry Monro on a specific theme, use the artist's By Keywords page, which groups the artworks by keyword.
How can I follow Henry Monro's work year by year?
Henry Monro's artworks can be seen in chronological order on the artist's Artwork Timeline page.
What are the birthplace and birth year of Henry Monro?
Henry Monro was born in London in 1791.
