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Portrait of John Hoppner

Shop the 100 Most Famous John Hoppner Paintings

Updated Ekim 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 316 works by John Hoppner in our catalogue

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Francis Rawdon-Hastings (1754-1826), 2nd Earl of Moira and 1st Marquess of Hastings (1793) is John Hoppner's best-known painting; the original belongs to the Buckingham Sarayı, Londra. Edward, Duke of Kent (1767-1820) (1797) ranks second, Mrs. Richard Bache (Sarah Franklin, 1743–1808) (1793) third. Our catalogue has 316 works by John Hoppner; here are the 100 most famous, ranked, with the year and museum of each, to help you pick the one to order.

1758 – 1810, Whitechapel Neoclassicism Most works: Royal Collection

John Hoppner: the 10 top-ranked paintings

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Francis Rawdon-Hastings (1754-1826), 2nd Earl of Moira and 1st Marquess of Hastings (1793) by John Hoppner

Francis Rawdon-Hastings (1754-1826), 2nd Earl of Moira and 1st Marquess of Hastings

1793 · Oil On Canvas · Buckingham Sarayı, Londra

The air in the room seems to thicken around the figure of Francis Rawdon-Hastings. He stands with a quiet, heavy authority, his gaze meeting the viewer with the steady confidence of a man accustomed to the weight of command. The scarlet of his military tunic burns against the deep, shadowed background, a sudden flash of color that anchors his entire being in the center of the frame. He holds documents…

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Edward, Duke of Kent (1767-1820) (1797) by John Hoppner

Edward, Duke of Kent (1767-1820)

1797 · Oil On Canvas · Buckingham Sarayı, Londra

The Duke of Kent occupies the space with a quiet, commanding gravity. He is caught in a moment of stillness, his three-quarter length figure positioned slightly off-center, creating a sense of movement as if he has just turned to meet the viewer's gaze. The scarlet of his military tunic burns against a dark, atmospheric background, drawing the eye immediately to the structured silhouette of his uniform. Light pours in from…

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Mrs. Richard Bache (Sarah Franklin, 1743–1808) (1793) by John Hoppner

Mrs. Richard Bache (Sarah Franklin, 1743–1808)

1793 · Oil On Canvas · Metropolitan Sanat Müzesi, New York

Sarah Franklin Bache, daughter of Benjamin Franklin, appears in this 1793 portrait with a direct and steady gaze. The composition focuses on her upper torso, positioned slightly off-center to suggest a natural presence. She wears a white cap adorned with lace, which sits atop voluminous curls. A shawl of pale cream and blue hues is draped across her shoulders, its heavy folds rendered with loose, expressive brushwork that creates texture…

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Major Thomas Pechell (1753–1826) (1799) by John Hoppner

Major Thomas Pechell (1753–1826)

1799 · Oil On Canvas · Metropolitan Sanat Müzesi, New York

The portrait presents a man in a red military uniform, his figure centered against a dark, indistinct background. The composition focuses entirely on the subject, utilizing directional lighting to illuminate the face and upper body while leaving the surrounding space in shadow. This chiaroscuro approach sculpts the form, pulling the sitter forward through the dramatic interplay of light and dark. The subject's expression is serious, conveying a sense of quiet…

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Mrs. Abington (1784) by John Hoppner

Mrs. Abington

1784 · Oil On Canvas · Smithsonian Amerikan Sanat Müzesi, Washington, D.C.

A three-quarter view portrait from 1784, this work captures a woman positioned slightly off-center against a dark, atmospheric landscape. The composition focuses on the subject from the waist up, utilizing a palette of warm, muted tones. Creamy whites define her garment, contrasting with the soft flesh tones of her face and the deep browns and ochres of the background. Light enters from the upper left, illuminating her features and the…

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Richard Humphreys, the Boxer (1783) by John Hoppner

Richard Humphreys, the Boxer

1783 · Print · Metropolitan Sanat Müzesi, New York

The air feels heavy with the scent of dust and anticipation. Richard Humphreys stands poised in a moment of coiled energy, his body a landscape of tension. He is a man caught between the stillness of a pose and the sudden, violent movement of a strike. His fists are clenched, ready to meet an unseen opponent, while his musculature catches the light from the upper left, casting deep shadows that…

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Francis Russell (1765-1802), 5th Duke of Bedford (1796) by John Hoppner

Francis Russell (1765-1802), 5th Duke of Bedford

1796 · Oil On Canvas · Buckingham Sarayı, Londra

In this full-length portrait, we encounter Francis Russell, the 5th Duke of Bedford, captured in a moment of quiet, aristocratic authority. He is positioned in a three-quarter view, his stance lending a sense of verticality that is echoed by the sweeping, heavy red drapery behind him. The composition is classical, using a directional light that illuminates his face and the front of his robes, while casting the rest of the…

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The Little Gardener (1758) by John Hoppner

The Little Gardener

1758 · Oil On Canvas · Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit

A young girl sits in a three-quarter view, her gaze directed away from the viewer toward an unseen point to her right. She is positioned within a dense, atmospheric woodland where the background is composed of deep greens, browns, and ochres. Light enters from the upper left, catching the luminous white of her muslin gown and the soft pink of her sash. This illumination creates a sense of volume through…

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Mrs Jordan (1761-1816) as the Comic Muse (1785) by John Hoppner

Mrs Jordan (1761-1816) as the Comic Muse

1785 · Oil On Canvas · Buckingham Sarayı, Londra

In this oil on canvas, painted between 1785 and 1786, we find ourselves drawn into a staged, mythological landscape. The central figure is Mrs. Jordan, a celebrated actress of the era, portrayed here not as herself, but in the role of the Comic Muse. She is positioned amidst a lush, dark landscape, her form illuminated by a strong light source that cuts through the atmospheric shadows. She wears a flowing,…

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Portrait of Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751-1816) (1790) by John Hoppner

Portrait of Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751-1816)

1790 · Oil On Canvas · Hermitaj Müzesi, Saint Petersburg

The portrait presents a young man in three-quarter view, his features emerging from a dark, atmospheric background through a precise use of chiaroscuro. Light enters from the upper left, illuminating one side of the face while casting the other into soft shadow. This directional lighting creates a sense of three-dimensionality, sculpting the subject's expression of calm and composed elegance. The color palette remains muted, relying on deep browns, blacks, and…

John Hoppner, ranks 11 to 100

11Portrait of Miss Home with a Kitten (1795) by John HoppnerPortrait of Miss Home with a Kitten1795 · Carnegie Müzesi 12The Frankland Sisters (1795) by John HoppnerThe Frankland Sisters1795 · National Gallery of Art 13Mrs. Dottin (1803) by John HoppnerMrs. Dottin1803 · Detroit Institute of Arts 14The Hoppner Children (1791) by John HoppnerThe Hoppner Children1791 · National Gallery of Art 15Irish Gentleman (1784) by John HoppnerIrish Gentleman1784 · Smithsonian Amerikan Sanat Müzesi 16Susannah Edith, Lady Rowley (1785) by John HoppnerSusannah Edith, Lady Rowley1785 · Detroit Institute of Arts 17Portrait of a man (1790) by John HoppnerPortrait of a man1790 · Ulusal Müze Varşova 18Sir Thomas Strange, 1756-1841. Chief Justice in Madras (1805) by John HoppnerSir Thomas Strange, 1756-1841. Chief Justice in Madras1805 · İskoç Ulusal Portre Galerisi 19Lady Cunliffe (1782) by John HoppnerLady Cunliffe1782 · National Gallery of Art 20William Pitt (1805) by John HoppnerWilliam Pitt1805 · National Portrait Gallery 21John Eveleigh, DD, Provost (1781–1814) by John HoppnerJohn Eveleigh, DD, Provost (1781–1814)Oriel College 22Master Orde (1806) by John HoppnerMaster Orde1806 · Carnegie Müzesi 23Portrait of William Russell (1780) by John HoppnerPortrait of William Russell1780 24Princess Sophia (1777-1848) (1785) by John HoppnerPrincess Sophia (1777-1848)1785 · Royal Collection 25Princess Mary (1776-1857) (1785) by John HoppnerPrincess Mary (1776-1857)1785 · Royal Collection 26Cupid and Psyche (1785) by John HoppnerCupid and Psyche1785 27Portrait of a lady (1783) by John HoppnerPortrait of a lady1783 28Portrait of Mrs. Manning and Her Daughter (1778) by John HoppnerPortrait of Mrs. Manning and Her Daughter1778 29Portrait of a Young Woman with a Little Boy Holding a Cat (1787) by John HoppnerPortrait of a Young Woman with a Little Boy Holding a Cat1787 30Portrait of a Lady (1795) by John HoppnerPortrait of a Lady1795 · Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art 31The Countess of Darnley and her Daughter, Lady Elizabeth Bligh (1795) by John HoppnerThe Countess of Darnley and her Daughter, Lady Elizabeth Bligh1795 · Museum of Fine Arts 32William IV (1765-1837), when Duke of Clarence (1788) by John HoppnerWilliam IV (1765-1837), when Duke of Clarence1788 · Royal Collection 33Charles Manners-Sutton (1755-1828), Dean of Windsor and later Archbishop of Canterbury (1794) by John HoppnerCharles Manners-Sutton (1755-1828), Dean of Windsor and later Archbishop of Canterbury1794 · Royal Collection 34James Hewitt (1790) by John HoppnerJames Hewitt1790 · New York Historical Society 35William Smith the Actor (1788) by John HoppnerWilliam Smith the Actor1788 36Portrait of a Man, Previously Called Portrait of Sir John Beckett (1743- 1826) (1800) by John HoppnerPortrait of a Man, Previously Called Portrait of Sir John Beckett (1743- 1826)1800 37Portrait of a Woman (1800) by John HoppnerPortrait of a Woman1800 38Portrait of Lady Musgrave with one of her children (1800) by John HoppnerPortrait of Lady Musgrave with one of her children1800 39Portrait of Eleanor Agnes, wife of Robert, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire, (1800) by John HoppnerPortrait of Eleanor Agnes, wife of Robert, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire,1800 40Portrait of a woman, called Countess Oxford (1800) by John HoppnerPortrait of a woman, called Countess Oxford1800 41Miss Harriet Cholmondeley (1804) by John HoppnerMiss Harriet Cholmondeley1804 42William Markham (1719-1807), Archbishop of York (1798) by John HoppnerWilliam Markham (1719-1807), Archbishop of York1798 · Royal Collection 43John Willett Payne (1752-1803) (1799) by John HoppnerJohn Willett Payne (1752-1803)1799 · Royal Collection 44George Keith Elphinstone, later Viscount Keith (1746-1823) (1800) by John HoppnerGeorge Keith Elphinstone, later Viscount Keith (1746-1823)1800 · Royal Collection 45Henry Augustus Berkeley Craven and Keppel Richard Craven (1800) by John HoppnerHenry Augustus Berkeley Craven and Keppel Richard Craven1800 · Indianapolis Sanat Müzesi 46Portrait of Mrs. Henry Beaufoy (1799) by John HoppnerPortrait of Mrs. Henry Beaufoy1799 47The Right Honourable William Windham (1750–1810), MP for Norwich (1804) by John HoppnerThe Right Honourable William Windham (1750–1810), MP for Norwich1804 48Lord Farnborough (1807) by John HoppnerLord Farnborough1807 49Portrait of Henry Reade Revell, Esq. (1810) by John HoppnerPortrait of Henry Reade Revell, Esq.1810 50Thomas Williams (1800) by John HoppnerThomas Williams1800 · Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / The National Library of Wales 51John Granville (1790) by John HoppnerJohn Granville1790 · Detroit Institute of Arts 52Matthew Raine by John HoppnerMatthew Raine 53Portrait of a Gentleman (1815) by John HoppnerPortrait of a Gentleman1815 · National Gallery of Art 54Lord Hugh Seymour (1799) by John HoppnerLord Hugh Seymour1799 · National Maritime Museum 55Mrs Williams by John HoppnerMrs Williams 56Portrait of Doctor Simmons, Physician to King George III by John HoppnerPortrait of Doctor Simmons, Physician to King George IIIAuckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki 57John Wills (1741–1806), Scholar, Fellow, Warden (1783–1806) (1796) by John HoppnerJohn Wills (1741–1806), Scholar, Fellow, Warden (1783–1806)1796 · Wadham College 58Sir George Blackman by John HoppnerSir George Blackman 59King George Iii by John HoppnerKing George Iii 60Mrs. Richard Brinsley Sheridan (Hester Jane Ogle, 1775/76–1817) and Her Son (Charles Brinsley Sheridan, 1796–1843) by John HoppnerMrs. Richard Brinsley Sheridan (Hester Jane Ogle, 1775/76–1817) and Her Son (Charles Brinsley Sheridan, 1796–1843)Metropolitan Sanat Müzesi 61Head of a Woman (perhaps Sarah Siddons, 1755–1831) (1785) by John HoppnerHead of a Woman (perhaps Sarah Siddons, 1755–1831)1785 62Mrs Jordan as Viola in 'Twelfth Night' (1792) by John HoppnerMrs Jordan as Viola in 'Twelfth Night'1792 · İngiliz Mirası 63IOSEPH HAYDEN, M.D. Oxon. (1791) by John HoppnerIOSEPH HAYDEN, M.D. Oxon.1791 · Royal College of Music Museum 64A Gale of Wind (1794) by John HoppnerA Gale of Wind1794 65Mrs. Moncrieff (1790) by John HoppnerMrs. Moncrieff1790 · Birmingham Museum of Art 66Portrait of a Woman; (reverse, now covered by relining canvas) Study of a Child's Head (1790) by John HoppnerPortrait of a Woman; (reverse, now covered by relining canvas) Study of a Child's Head1790 · Metropolitan Sanat Müzesi 67Richard Bache (1793) by John HoppnerRichard Bache1793 · Ulusal Portre Galerisi 68Portrait of a Gentleman (1795) by John HoppnerPortrait of a Gentleman1795 69Maria Wilson (1772–1852), Lady Trevelyan (1791) by John HoppnerMaria Wilson (1772–1852), Lady Trevelyan1791 · Народний закуток Воллінґтон 70Sir Ralph Abercromby (1734–1801), General (1787) by John HoppnerSir Ralph Abercromby (1734–1801), General1787 · İskoç Ulusal Portre Galerisi 71Catherine Cussans (1753–1834) (1790) by John HoppnerCatherine Cussans (1753–1834)1790 · The Holburne Museum 72The Honourable John Cust (1779–1853), Later 1st Earl Brownlow, GCH, FRS, MP, and His Brother The Honourable and Later Reverend Henry Cockayne Cust (1780–1861) (1795) by John HoppnerThe Honourable John Cust (1779–1853), Later 1st Earl Brownlow, GCH, FRS, MP, and His Brother The Honourable and Later Reverend Henry Cockayne Cust (1780–1861)1795 · National Trust 73Mrs. Thomas Pechell (Charlotte Clavering, died 1841) (1799) by John HoppnerMrs. Thomas Pechell (Charlotte Clavering, died 1841)1799 · Metropolitan Sanat Müzesi 74Jane Elizabeth, Countess of Oxford (1797) by John HoppnerJane Elizabeth, Countess of Oxford1797 75Admiral Lord Duncan, Commander of the British Fleet, Battle of Camperdown (1797) by John HoppnerAdmiral Lord Duncan, Commander of the British Fleet, Battle of Camperdown1797 76Sir Arthur Davies Owen (1752–1837) (1800) by John HoppnerSir Arthur Davies Owen (1752–1837)1800 77David Pitcairn (1749–1809) (1800) by John HoppnerDavid Pitcairn (1749–1809)1800 78Edward Venables Vernon Harcourt (1757–1847) (1803) by John HoppnerEdward Venables Vernon Harcourt (1757–1847)1803 79Frederick William Hervey (1769–1859), 5th Earl of Bristol, Later 1st Marquess of Bristol, MP, FRS, FSA (1800) by John HoppnerFrederick William Hervey (1769–1859), 5th Earl of Bristol, Later 1st Marquess of Bristol, MP, FRS, FSA1800 · Ickworth 80Sir George Beaumont (1803) by John HoppnerSir George Beaumont1803 · National Gallery 81Richard Porson (1759–1808), Regius Professor of Greek (1792) (1796) by John HoppnerRichard Porson (1759–1808), Regius Professor of Greek (1792)1796 · Old Schools 82Matthew Raine (1760–1811), Fellow, Classical Scholar and Headmaster (1799) by John HoppnerMatthew Raine (1760–1811), Fellow, Classical Scholar and Headmaster1799 83Henry Langford (1758–1800) (1800) by John HoppnerHenry Langford (1758–1800)1800 · Royal Albert Memorial Museum 84John Hoppner (1800) by John HoppnerJohn Hoppner1800 85Jane Elizabeth (1774–1824), Countess of Oxford (1798) by John HoppnerJane Elizabeth (1774–1824), Countess of Oxford1798 86Self Portrait (1800) by John HoppnerSelf Portrait1800 87Miss Mary Linwood (1755–1845), Artist in Needlework (1800) by John HoppnerMiss Mary Linwood (1755–1845), Artist in Needlework1800 88Lord Hugh Seymour (1759–1801) (1799) by John HoppnerLord Hugh Seymour (1759–1801)1799 89Elizabeth James Parkyns (1794) by John HoppnerElizabeth James Parkyns1794 · Taft Museum of Art 90Mrs. John Garden (Ann Garden, 1769–1842) and Her Children, John (1796–1854) and Ann Margaret (born 1793) (1797) by John HoppnerMrs. John Garden (Ann Garden, 1769–1842) and Her Children, John (1796–1854) and Ann Margaret (born 1793)1797 · Metropolitan Sanat Müzesi 91Untitled (D2X748) (1805) by John HoppnerUntitled (D2X748)1805 · Metropolitan Sanat Müzesi 92Thomas Chaplin (1805) by John HoppnerThomas Chaplin1805 93Beilby Porteus (1731–1809) (1807) by John HoppnerBeilby Porteus (1731–1809)1807 · The Museum of Fulham Palace 94Captain Peter Parker (1785–1814) (1810) by John HoppnerCaptain Peter Parker (1785–1814)1810 · National Maritime Museum 95Portrait of Mrs William Fitzroy (1808) by John HoppnerPortrait of Mrs William Fitzroy1808 · Medeiros e Almeida Museum 96Sir William Scott (1745–1836), afterwards Baron Stowell, Elder Brother of the Earl of Eldon, Fellow (1764), Judge of the High Court of the Admiralty (1806) by John HoppnerSir William Scott (1745–1836), afterwards Baron Stowell, Elder Brother of the Earl of Eldon, Fellow (1764), Judge of the High Court of the Admiralty1806 · University College 97Agnes Coussmaker (1788) by John HoppnerAgnes Coussmaker1788 · Taft Museum of Art 98Edward, Duke of Kent (1767-1820) by John HoppnerEdward, Duke of Kent (1767-1820)Royal Collection 99Portrait of William Inigo Jones by John HoppnerPortrait of William Inigo JonesIndianapolis Sanat Müzesi 100Portrait of a Man by John HoppnerPortrait of a ManHarvard Art Museums

John Hoppner paintings by subject

The four most frequent subjects in this ranking, with the top painting for each.

Museums holding John Hoppner's originals

The 8 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.

Museum City Works by John Hoppner Paintings from this list
Royal Collection, LondraRoyal Collection Londra 13 Princess Sophia (1777-1848), Princess Mary (1776-1857), William IV (1765-1837), when Duke of Clarence
Metropolitan Sanat Müzesi, New YorkMetropolitan Sanat Müzesi New York 11 Mrs. Richard Bache (Sarah Franklin, 1743–1808), Major Thomas Pechell (1753–1826), Richard Humphreys, the Boxer
Buckingham Sarayı, LondraBuckingham Sarayı Londra 4 Francis Rawdon-Hastings (1754-1826), 2nd Earl of Moira and 1st Marquess of Hastings, Edward, Duke of Kent (1767-1820), Francis Russell (1765-1802), 5th Duke of Bedford
Detroit Institute of Arts, DetroitDetroit Institute of Arts Detroit 4 The Little Gardener, Mrs. Dottin, Susannah Edith, Lady Rowley
National Gallery of Art, WashingtonNational Gallery of Art Washington 4 The Frankland Sisters, The Hoppner Children, Lady Cunliffe
National Maritime Museum, LondraNational Maritime Museum Londra 4 Lord Hugh Seymour, Captain Peter Parker (1785–1814)
İskoç Ulusal Portre Galerisi, Edinburghİskoç Ulusal Portre Galerisi Edinburgh 3 Sir Thomas Strange, 1756-1841. Chief Justice in Madras, Sir Ralph Abercromby (1734–1801), General
Smithsonian Amerikan Sanat Müzesi, Washington, D.C.Smithsonian Amerikan Sanat Müzesi Washington, D.C. 2 Mrs. Abington, Irish Gentleman

Top John Hoppner painting by decade

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What to know about John Hoppner paintings

Which famous John Hoppner painting tops the ranking?Show answer

Francis Rawdon-Hastings (1754-1826), 2nd Earl of Moira and 1st Marquess of Hastings (1793), Buckingham Sarayı, Londra, ranks first, followed by Edward, Duke of Kent (1767-1820) (1797) and Mrs. Richard Bache (Sarah Franklin, 1743–1808) (1793).

How old was John Hoppner in the year of Francis Rawdon-Hastings (1754-1826), 2nd Earl of Moira and 1st Marquess of Hastings?Show answer

John Hoppner was 35: Francis Rawdon-Hastings (1754-1826), 2nd Earl of Moira and 1st Marquess of Hastings is dated 1793, and John Hoppner was born in 1758.

Which John Hoppner paintings make the top 10?Show answer

Francis Rawdon-Hastings (1754-1826), 2nd Earl of Moira and 1st Marquess of Hastings, Edward, Duke of Kent (1767-1820), Mrs. Richard Bache (Sarah Franklin, 1743–1808), Major Thomas Pechell (1753–1826), Mrs. Abington, Richard Humphreys, the Boxer, Francis Russell (1765-1802), 5th Duke of Bedford, The Little Gardener, Mrs Jordan (1761-1816) as the Comic Muse and Portrait of Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751-1816). Year and museum for each are in the ranking above.

How many John Hoppner works does your catalogue list?Show answer

316 works by John Hoppner are in our catalogue, dated 1778 to 1810.

Where can the originals of John Hoppner's famous paintings be seen?Show answer

Mainly in Royal Collection (Londra), Metropolitan Sanat Müzesi (New York) and Buckingham Sarayı (Londra). See the museum table above for the full list.

In which years did John Hoppner paint the top-ranked works?Show answer

In 1790s: 39 of the 100 paintings ranked here date from that time, including Francis Rawdon-Hastings (1754-1826), 2nd Earl of Moira and 1st Marquess of Hastings.

Which famous John Hoppner paintings are the earliest and the latest?Show answer

Earliest on this page: Portrait of Mrs. Manning and Her Daughter (1778). Latest: Portrait of Henry Reade Revell, Esq. (1810).

What are John Hoppner's most frequent subjects?Show answer

Among the 100 paintings ranked here: Man (13), Dark background (8) and Portrait (8).

Which medium did John Hoppner use most often?Show answer

Oil On Canvas, for 26 of the 100 paintings ranked here.

Which art movement is John Hoppner part of?Show answer

Neoclassicism, based on the paintings ranked on this page.

Which John Hoppner paintings are held by the Royal Collection?Show answer

The Royal Collection, Londra holds 8 of the paintings ranked here, including Princess Sophia (1777-1848), Princess Mary (1776-1857) and William IV (1765-1837), when Duke of Clarence.

Do you sell reproductions of John Hoppner paintings?Show answer

Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print. Open the painting, choose the size and place your order.

John Hoppner: life and career

Erken Yaşam, Aile ve Eğitim

John Hoppner, 1758 yılında Londra'nın Whitechapel semtinde Alman bir ailenin çocuğu olarak dünyaya geldi. Annesinin kraliyet sarayında görevli Alman hizmetlilerden biri olması, ailenin daha en başından itibaren saray çevresiyle yakın bir bağ kurmasını sağladı. Bu erken dönem çevresi, sanatçıya giden yolu şekillendirse de, başlangıçtaki yönelimi görsel sanatlardan ziyade müzikti. Küçük bir çocukken kraliyet şapelinde koro sanatçısı olarak görev yapan Hoppner, disiplin gerektiren bu rolde yer alsa da, sanata olan doğal eğilimi müziğe olan ilgisini zamanla gölgede bıraktı.

Sanat dünyasına resmi girişi, 1775 yılında Royal Academy'ye adım atmasıyla gerçekleşti. Kurumsal başarılar sayesinde teknik yetkinliğini kısa sürede kanıtlayan sanatçı, 1778 yılında canlı modelden çizim dalında gümüş madalya kazanarak gözlem yeteneğinin pratik bir onayını aldı. 1782 yılına gelindiğinde ise King Lear üzerine yaptığı etkileyici çalışmasıyla Akademi'nin tarihsel resim alanındaki altın madalyasına layık görüldü. Bu erken dönem başarıları, kariyerini tanımlayacak olan yüksek sosyete portreleri için gereken teknik temelleri sağlam bir şekilde inşa etti.

Şöhrete Yükseliş ve Seçkin Eserler

John Hoppner, dönemin en etkili figürlerinin benzerlerini tuvale aktararak Britanya toplumunun en üst tabakalarındaki yerini sağlamlaştırdı. Yüksek sosyetenin sanat siparişlerini yönetme becerisi, Prens of Wales, York Dükü ve Duchess'ı, Lord Rodney ve Lord Nelson portrelerinin St James Sarayı'ndaki devlet dairelerinde sergilenmesini sağladı. Bu eserlerin sergilenmesi yalnızca bir dekorasyon meselesi değil, sanatçının profesyonel statüsünün en somut nişaneleriydi. Tarihsel resim çalışmaları ona erken dönemlerde saygınlık kazandırmış olsa da, jürilerin onun en başarılı üretimleri olarak sürekli vurguladığı alan, kadın ve çocuk tasvirleri oldu.

Sanatçının karakter üzerindeki hakimiyeti, belki de en belirgin şekilde, şu anda Birleşik Krallık, Londra'da English Heritage koleksiyonunda bulunan Mrs. Jordan as Viola in 'Twelfth Night' adlı eserinde kendini gösterir. Bu parça, kariyerini tanımlayan o kendine has yeteneğin bir kanıtıdır. Tuvalin ötesinde ise Hoppner, dönemin edebi kültürüyle de derin bir bağ kurmuştur. 1803 yılında A Series of Portraits of Ladies adlı eserini yayımlayan sanatçı, 1805 yılına gelindiğinde ise Doğu masallarının İngilizce mısralarla yapılmış çevirilerinden oluşan bir cilt sunmuştur. Bu girişimler, etkisi dönemin entelektüel ve sosyal dokusuna kadar uzanan bir sanatçının portresini çizmektedir.

Teknik ve Üslup

John Hoppner’ın teknik kimliği, renk üzerindeki eşsiz hakimiyetinden ayrı düşünülemez. Pigmentleri ustalıkla kullanarak figürlerini tanımlayan, döneminin en yetkin renk sanatçılarından biri olarak kabul edilirdi. Onun yaklaşımı asla kısıtlayıcı veya aşırı titiz bir doğaya sahip değildi; aksine, fırça darbeleri genişlik ve özgürlükle karakterize edilirdi. Bu serbestlik, sanatçının basit bir taklitçiliğin ötesine geçmesine ve portrelerine, çalışmalarını dönemin daha katı akademik geleneklerinden ayıran kendine has bir canlılık katmasına olanak tanıyordu.

Hoppner’ın yönteminde Joshua Reynolds’un gölgesi belirgin bir şekilde hissedilir. Reynolds’un yerleşik estetik anlayışını yansıtan bir çalışma biçimini benimseyerek ondan derin bir şekilde etkilenmiştir. Bu etki, özellikle ışığın kullanımı ve modellerini çevreleyen o yumuşak, resimsel atmosferde, tablolarının Reynolds’un cazibesini anımsatan hafif bir yansıma taşımasıyla en görünür halini alır. O, stili sadece kopyalamakla kalmamış, onun ilkelerini kendi dışavurumcu ihtiyaçlarına göre uyarlamıştır.

Uygulamada bu durum, natüralizm ile aristokratik bir zarafet arasında denge kuran bir üslup doğurmuştur. Formları şekillendirmek için chiaroscuro tekniğinden yararlanmış; ışık ve gölgenin dramatik etkileşimi sayesinde figürleri loş arka planlardan öne çıkarmıştır. Bu teknik, saçın ince detayları veya akademik cübbelerin ağır kıvrımları gibi doku tasvirlerinde son derece etkili bir sonuç vermiştir. Bu unsurları yönetme becerisi, portrelerinin modern göz için bile hala canlı ve hissedilir bir fiziksel varlığa sahip olmasını sağlamıştır.

Çevre, Rakipler ve Öğrenciler

John Hoppner’ın profesyonel yaşamı, Thomas Lawrence ile olan amansız rekabetiyle şekillenmiştir. Bu rekabet sadece bir itibar meselesi değil, Londra elitlerinin ilgisini kazanmak adına verilen doğrudan bir mücadeleydi. Bu iki figür arasındaki gerilim, 1803 ile 1809 yılları arasında, her ikisinin de aynı asistana, Samuel Lane'e sahip olmasıyla fiziksel bir boyut kazandı. Personel düzeyindeki bu örtüşme, o dönemdeki portre piyasasının ne kadar dar ve çekişmeli bir yapıda olduğunu gözler önüne sermektedir.

Sanatçının profesyonel ağı, Britanya sanatının en üst düzeyleriyle kesişen önemli iş birliklerine kadar uzanıyordu. Yaklaşık 1788 yılında, Thomas Gainsborough'un bir çalışmasına katkıda bulunarak, Countess Talbot Charlotte'un portresi için arka planı resmetmiştir. Ayrıca, portre serilerini üretmek amacıyla gravür sanatçısı Charles Wilkin ile yakın bir çalışma yürütmüştür. Bu ortaklıklar, eserlerinin daha geniş kitlelere ulaşabilmesi için teknik uzmanlardan oluşan yapılandırılmış bir sisteme ne denli dayandığını kanıtlar niteliktedir.

Eserlerini Bugün Nerede Görebiliriz?

John Hoppner’ın uluslararası koleksiyonlardaki varlığı, sanatının Britanya Adaları'nın sınırlarını aşan etkileyici gücünü kanıtlar niteliktedir. Amerika Birleşik Devletleri'nde, New York'taki Metropolitan Museum of Art sanatçının iki değerli eserine ev sahipliği yaparken, Cincinnati'deki Taft Museum of Art da iki önemli çalışmasını korumaktadır. Bu eserler, sanatçının kendi döneminin yüksek sosyete portre sanatında renk ve formu nasıl ustalıkla harmanladığına dair doğrudan bir bakış sunmaktadır.

Birleşik Krallık'ta ise Hoppner'ın mirası, ülkenin en önemli kurumları arasında dağılmış durumdadır. Londra'da bulunan English Heritage, sanatçının portre resmindeki ustalığının en berrak örneklerinden biri olan Mrs Jordan as Viola in 'Twelfth Night' adlı eserini muhafaza etmektedir. Londra'daki National Maritime Museum da bir tablosuna sahip olarak, sanatçının Britanya denizcilik ve sosyal tarihi içindeki etkisinin kalıcılığını sağlamaktadır. Ayrıca, Aberystwyth'teki Galler Ulusal Kütüphanesi de koleksiyonunda bir eserini barındırmaktadır.

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