Prince Hoare Enter a
feeling, not
a gallery.
Choose a mood and the room itself answers — the light cools or warms, the air changes pace, and only the works that carry that feeling step forward from the dark. Everything else recedes into shadow.
Prince Hoare
Sir Richard Colt Hoare (1758–1838), 2nd Bt Richard Colt Hoare was born in Bath, Somerset, on December 22, 1758, the son of William Hoare, a prominent painter and art collector, and his wife, Mary. From an early age, he demonstrated a keen interest in artistic pursuits, mirroring his father’s passion for painting and sculpture. His formative years were steeped in the intellectual atmosphere of Bath society, where discussions on art and
literature flourished—a setting that undoubtedly shaped his aesthetic sensibilities. Colt Hoare's familial connections extended beyond his parents; he was named after his father’s brother, Henry Hugh Hoare, a sculptor who instilled in him an appreciation for craftsmanship and artistic vision. This lineage underscored the importance of artistic heritage within the Hoare family, fostering a tradition of creative endeavor. Early Artist…