Neoclassicism
Self-portrait (Thomas Patch)
Self-portrait is a work of Thomas Patch (1725–1782). It belongs to the Neoclassicism movement.
Self-portrait: key details
- Title
- Self-portrait
- Artist
- Thomas Patch (1725–1782)
- Artist born in
- Exeter, United Kingdom
- Movement
- Neoclassicism
- Subject
- portraiture, caricature, 18th century, european art, thomas patch, historical figure
Self-portrait: image files
Thomas Patch, Self-portrait. Public domain.
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What is "Self-portrait" about?
"Self-portrait" by Thomas Patch depicts: portraiture, caricature, 18th century, european art, thomas patch, historical figure, british art, renaissance influence.
Can the image of "Self-portrait" by Thomas Patch be freely reproduced?
"Self-portrait" by Thomas Patch 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 Patch.
Which artistic current is "Self-portrait" by Thomas Patch part of?
"Self-portrait" is a work of Neoclassicism. The movement indicates the artistic tradition the work is part of.
Where does "Self-portrait" fall in Thomas Patch's career?
Within Thomas Patch's career, "Self-portrait" falls in the Late Medieval. The phase helps compare it with the artist's other works.
Is "Self-portrait" by Thomas Patch in the public domain, and why?
"Self-portrait" by Thomas Patch is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright duration runs from the artist's death, which occurred in 1782.
How does "Self-portrait" fit into Thomas Patch's themes and style?
"Self-portrait" shares with Thomas Patch's other works its Neoclassicism style and the recorded themes: neoclassical influence, anglo-florentine society, grand tour portraiture, physiognomy study, caricature & satire, british expatriate art, portrait of a patron, early 18th century style.
How does the subject of "Self-portrait" relate to Thomas Patch's usual themes?
Thomas Patch's recurring themes include neoclassical influence, anglo-florentine society, grand tour portraiture, physiognomy study, caricature & satire, british expatriate art, portrait of a patron, early 18th century style; "Self-portrait" focuses on portraiture, caricature, 18th century, european art, thomas patch, historical figure, british art, renaissance influence.
About Thomas Patch
1725–1782, United Kingdom
Thomas Patch
A Life Unfurled: The Artistic Journey of Thomas Patch Born in Exeter in 1725, Thomas Patch embarked on a life that defied easy categorization—a painter, engraver, keen observer of human nature through physiognomy, and an early art historian. His story isn’t one of steady ascent within the established British art world, but rather a fascinating trajectory marked by exile, intellectual curiosity, and a unique position as a cultural bridge between Britain and Italy during the height of the Grand Tour era. Initially destined for a medical career following his father's profession, Patch abandoned those studies in 1747, choosing instead to travel to Rome with Richard Dalton, who would later become librarian to George III. This journey proved pivotal, immersing him in a vibrant artistic milieu and introducing him to Joshua Reynolds, already making waves with his satirical caricature groups.
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