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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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      By the AllPaintingsStore.com Editorial Team

      Art Quiz

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      Question 1:
      John Hoppner was born in which city?
      Question 2:
      Which of the following best describes John Hoppner's artistic style?
      Question 3:
      What royal position did John Hoppner hold during his career?
      Question 4:
      Hoppner’s portraits were particularly popular with which social group?
      Question 5:
      What contributed to John Hoppner's early artistic training?

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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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