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Elige un estado de ánimo y la propia sala te responderá: la luz se enfría o se calienta, el aire cambia su ritmo y solo las obras que evocan ese sentimiento emergen de la oscuridad. Todo lo demás retrocede hacia la sombra.
Carlos Philips
early life and career Charles Philips, born around 1703 in London, was immersed in the artistic atmosphere of his time from a young age. As the son of Richard Philips, also a portraitist—a profession that would shape his own path—he absorbed the techniques and sensibilities prevalent within the British art scene.Philips’ initial artistic endeavors focused on smaller portraits and conversation pieces, styles favored by the aristocracy of
the era. These works quickly gained recognition among influential patrons, establishing him as a rising talent. A particularly noteworthy piece from this formative period is his 1732 depiction of Frederick, Prince of Wales and Augusta Sophia Charlotte of Hanover for the Duchess of Portland and Duke of Somerset—a commission that showcased his burgeoning skill and cemented his position within the artistic circles of London.Similarly imp…
