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John Hoppner

1758 - 1810

John Hoppner

Quick Facts

  • Creative periods: mature period
  • Also known as:
    • John Hoppner RA
    • Frederick Hoppner
  • Top-ranked work: Richard Humphreys, the Boxer
  • Art period: Early Modern
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Died: 1810
  • Typical colors: phthalo green
  • Emotional tone:
    • calm
    • reflective
  • Color intensity: monochromatic
  • Museums on APS:
    • National Maritime Museum
    • Metropolitan Museum of Art
    • English Heritage
    • Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / The National Library of Wales
    • Taft Museum of Art
  • Room fit: living room
  • More…
  • Nationality: United Kingdom
  • Best occasions:
    • accent
    • statement
  • Works on APS: 260
  • Born: 1758, Whitechapel, United Kingdom
  • Vibe: elegant
  • Lifespan: 52 years
  • Corpus themes:
    • neoclassical influence
    • classical ideals
    • british aristocracy
    • royal patronage
    • neoclassical style
  • Topics explored:
    • women
    • portrait
    • portraits
    • 18th century
    • men
  • Top 3 works:
    • Richard Humphreys, the Boxer
    • Mrs. Richard Brinsley Sheridan (Hester Jane Ogle, 1775/76–1817) and Her Son (Charles Brinsley Sheridan, 1796–1843)
    • John Eveleigh, DD, Provost (1781–1814)
  • Mediums:
    • acrylic on canvas
    • oil on canvas
  • Movements: neoclassicism

a life of artistry and royal patronage

john hoppner, a prominent english portrait painter, left an indelible mark on the art world with his vibrant colour palette. born in whitechapel, london, in 1758 to german parents, hoppner's life was marked by royal patronage and artistic brilliance.

early life and training

  • at a young age, hoppner became a chorister at the royal chapel, but his inclination towards art led him to enter the royal academy in 1775.
  • in 1778, he received a silver medal for drawing from life, and in 1782, the gold medal for historical painting with his work on king lear.

rise to fame and notable works

john hoppner's portraits of women and children were deemed his most successful works by competent judges. his touch, characterized by breadth and freedom, gave his paintings a faint reflection of the charm of reynolds. notable works include:
  • mrs jordan as viola in 'twelfth night', now at english heritage (london, united kingdom), showcasing his mastery over portrait painting.
  • his portraits of the prince of wales, the duke and duchess of york, lord rodney, and lord nelson, which were hung in the state apartments at st james's palace, demonstrate his high societal connections.

legacy and later life

john hoppner's life was marked by a chronic liver disease. he died on january 23, 1810. despite this, his legacy endures through his vibrant portraits that continue to captivate art lovers.

further reading and exploration

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Artworks by Corpus Context

William Dundas — John Hoppner
18th century elite
Portrait Of George Iv — John Hoppner
18th century society
Francis Rawdon-hastings — John Hoppner
18th century style
The Reverend Weldon Champneys — John Hoppner
18th century values
Portrait Of Elizabeth Howard — John Hoppner
18th-century aristocracy
The Sackville Children — John Hoppner
18th-century british art
Eveleigh — John Hoppner
18th-century elegance
William Pitt, Pc (1759–1806) — John Hoppner
18th-century elite art
Sir William Scott — John Hoppner
18th-century societal status
Henry Fitzgerald — John Hoppner
18th-century society
Beilby Porteus — John Hoppner
18th-century style
Mary Boteler — John Hoppner
19th century values

Most Popular Artworks

Richard Humphreys, The Boxer — John Hoppner
Richard Humphreys, the Boxer
Mrs. Richard Brinsley Sheridan (hester Jane Ogle, 1775/76–1817) And Her Son (charles Brinsley Sheridan, 1796–1843) — John Hoppner
Mrs. Richard Brinsley Sheridan (Hester Jane Ogle, 1775/76–1817) and Her Son (Charles Brinsley Sheridan, 1796–1843)
John Eveleigh, Dd, Provost (1781–1814) — John Hoppner
John Eveleigh, DD, Provost (1781–1814)
Agnes Coussmaker — John Hoppner
Agnes Coussmaker
Mrs Jordan As Viola In 'twelfth Night' — John Hoppner
Mrs Jordan as Viola in 'Twelfth Night'
Lord Hugh Seymour — John Hoppner
Lord Hugh Seymour
Elizabeth James Parkyns — John Hoppner
Elizabeth James Parkyns
John Wills (1741–1806), Scholar, Fellow, Warden (1783–1806) — John Hoppner
John Wills (1741–1806), Scholar, Fellow, Warden (1783–1806)
Sir William Scott (1745–1836), Afterwards Baron Stowell, Elder Brother Of The Earl Of Eldon, Fellow (1764), Judge Of The High Court Of The Admiralty — John Hoppner
Sir William Scott (1745–1836), afterwards Baron Stowell, Elder Brother of the Earl of Eldon, Fellow (1764), Judge of the High Court of the Admiralty
Sir Giles Rooke (1743–1808) — John Hoppner
Sir Giles Rooke (1743–1808)
Henry Augustus Dillon Lee (1777–1832), 13th Viscount Dillon Of Costello Gallin — John Hoppner
Henry Augustus Dillon Lee (1777–1832), 13th Viscount Dillon of Costello Gallin
Thomas Williams — John Hoppner
Thomas Williams

Artworks by Color

William Wyndham Grenville, 1st Baron Grenville — John Hoppner
Black
Lord Hugh Seymour — John Hoppner
Bronze
Sir William Mordaunt Milner — John Hoppner
Brown
George Iv (, When Prince Of Wales — John Hoppner
Celadon
The Right Honourable William Windham (1750–1810), Mp For Norwich — John Hoppner
Clay
Sir William Scott (1745–1836), Afterwards Baron Stowell, Elder Brother Of The Earl Of Eldon, Fellow (1764), Judge Of The High Court Of The Admiralty — John Hoppner
Driftwood
Girl With A Rabbit — John Hoppner
Espresso
Portrait Of The Frankland Sisters — John Hoppner
Gray
Miss Charlotte Papendick As A Child — John Hoppner
Khaki
Portrait Of A Lady — John Hoppner
Olive
Agnes Coussmaker — John Hoppner
Phthalo Green
Sir Giles Rooke (1743–1808) — John Hoppner
Putty

Artworks by Color Contrast

Henry Langford (1758–1800) — John Hoppner
Balanced
Elizabeth James Parkyns — John Hoppner
Bold
John Wills (1741–1806), Scholar, Fellow, Warden (1783–1806) — John Hoppner
Gentle
Sir Ralph Abercromby — John Hoppner
Serene
Lady Cunliffe — John Hoppner
Statement

Artworks by Brightness

The Frankland Sisters — John Hoppner
balanced
Portrait Of Mrs William Fitzroy — John Hoppner
bright
Ladies Of Rank And Fashion — John Hoppner
brilliant
Thomas Williams — John Hoppner
deep_shadow
Portrait Of A Woman; (reverse, Now Covered By Relining Canvas) Study Of A Child's Head — John Hoppner
shadow

Artworks by Creative Periods

Sir John Jeffreys Pratt — John Hoppner
18th Century
William Boteler — John Hoppner
19th Century
Richard Humphreys, The Boxer — John Hoppner
Early Career
Mrs. Richard Brinsley Sheridan (hester Jane Ogle, 1775/76–1817) And Her Son (charles Brinsley Sheridan, 1796–1843) — John Hoppner
Early Maturity
Peter Dollond (1731–1821) — John Hoppner
Late 18th Century
Jane Elizabeth, Countess Of Oxford — John Hoppner
Late 18th/Early 19th
The Honourable Sir Arthur Paget — John Hoppner
Late 18th/Early 19th Century
Lady Staunton With Her Son George Thomas Staunton And A Chinese Servant — John Hoppner
Late Medieval
Major Thomas Pechell (1753–1826) — John Hoppner
Late Period
Mrs Jordan As Viola In 'twelfth Night' — John Hoppner
Late Romanticism
John Eveleigh, Dd, Provost (1781–1814) — John Hoppner
Mature Period
Henry Augustus Dillon Lee (1777–1832), 13th Viscount Dillon Of Costello Gallin — John Hoppner
Neoclassical

Artworks by Topics

Lady Louisa Manners, Countess Of Dysart — John Hoppner
women
Mary Anne Nugent-temple-grenville — John Hoppner
virgin mary
Major General Sir Henry Willoughby Rooke — John Hoppner
portrait
Charles Lennox — John Hoppner
famous people
Self Portrait — John Hoppner
portraits
King George Iii — John Hoppner
royalty
The Douglas Children — John Hoppner
children
Lieutenant General Sir Thomas Maitland (1759–1824) — John Hoppner
men
Henry Kirke White — John Hoppner
colour
William Pitt The Younger, Prime Minister — John Hoppner
prime minister
Sleeping Nymph And Cupid — John Hoppner
sleep
Captain Joseph Huddart — John Hoppner
gentleman
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