Possibly Sir Thomas Hesketh (1727–1778), 1st Bt, of RuffordHenry PickeringNone
Neoclassicism
75.0 x 62.0 cm
Henry Pickering (1720 – 1771)
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About this artwork
- Title: Possibly Sir Thomas Hesketh (1727–1778), 1st Bt, of Rufford
- Artist: Henry Pickering
- Original dimensions: 75.0 x 62.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Creative period: Late Medieval
- Main color: Phthalo Green
- Keywords: historical portrait, antique portrait painting, gold button portrait
- Color hue: Ochre to Sepia
- Topics: formal portrait, regal theme, historical figure
Questions & Answers
What style does "Possibly Sir Thomas Hesketh (1727–1778), 1st Bt, of Rufford" belong to?
"Possibly Sir Thomas Hesketh (1727–1778), 1st Bt, of Rufford" is a work of Neoclassicism. The movement indicates the artistic tradition the work is part of.
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"Possibly Sir Thomas Hesketh (1727–1778), 1st Bt, of Rufford" by Henry Pickering is a portrait composition measuring 75 x 62 cm in the original.
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"Possibly Sir Thomas Hesketh (1727–1778), 1st Bt, of Rufford" was created by Henry Pickering in the Neoclassicism style. Artist and movement identify the work's tradition.
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The artist behind "Possibly Sir Thomas Hesketh (1727–1778), 1st Bt, of Rufford" is Henry Pickering. The work is catalogued under Henry Pickering's name.
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"Possibly Sir Thomas Hesketh (1727–1778), 1st Bt, of Rufford" represents the Late Medieval of Henry Pickering.