Henry Wyndham Phillips

He was born in London, the younger son of the portraitist Thomas Phillips, from whom he received most of his art tuition. He was a very popular and sought-after portrait artist. His commissions included the portraits of actor Charles Kean (as Louis XI) for the Garrick Club, Dr William Prout for the Royal College of Physicians, and Robert Stephenson for the Institution of Civil Engineers. Some of his works, including his portrait of the famous archaeologist, Austen Layard, were popular engravings. 1852), where he was also honorary secretary. He served as secretary of the Artists' General Benevolent Institution for thirteen years. He was also a captain in the Artists Rifles Volunteer Force, which he established in 1860 at his art studio along with fellow founding commander Frederic Leighton. He married the poet Susan K. Phillips (née Holdsworth) in 1856. He died suddenly on 8 December 1868, in Sydenham, Kent, and was buried at West Norwood Cemetery.

The recorded working language is English. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait. Work by Henry Wyndham Phillips is recorded in the collections of National Galleries Scotland, National Portrait Gallery, British Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Library, Art & Archives.

• Name — Henry Wyndham Phillips • Born — c. 1820 • Birthplace — London, England • Died — 8 December 1868 • Place of death — Sydenham, Kent • Field — Portrait painting • Spouse — Susan K. Phillips