James Hopwood the Elder

James Hopwood the Elder was a British engraver and illustrator (1750–1819). He was born at Beverley.

Also recorded as James Hopwood Senior; James Hopwood; James, the elder Hopwood.

James Hopwood the Elder in brief

Born
1750
Died
1819
Known for
engraver and illustrator
Place of birth
Beverley
Contents

Identity and origins

The authorities additionally record the headings James Hopwood Senior, James Hopwood and James, the elder Hopwood. His recorded language was English.

2 children are recorded: James Hopwood the Younger and William Hopwood.

Recognition and collections

Work by James Hopwood the Elder is held by National Gallery of Victoria, Auckland Art Gallery, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and National Portrait Gallery.

Catalogued works

36 works under this name are catalogued by Wikidata Query Service, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Art Institute of Chicago and Wellcome Collection. Their recorded dates run from 1506 to 1819.

Stephen Charnock B.D, dated 1808, held by National Library of Wales. Thomas Garnett, M.D, dated 1800, held by National Library of Wales. Honble. Mrs. Howe, dated 1818, held by National Library of Wales. Dr. Grosvenor, dated 1800, held by National Library of Wales. William Harris, D.D, dated 1800, held by National Library of Wales. Samuel Wilton, D.D, dated 1800, held by National Library of Wales. Samuel Wright, D.D, dated 1800, held by National Library of Wales. Samuel Pike, dated 1819, held by National Library of Wales. Sir Francis Burdett, Bart. M.P, dated 1807, held by National Library of Wales. Lieutenant General Sit Thomas Picton, G.C.B, dated 1816, held by National Library of Wales. Richard Watson, D.D., F.R.S, dated 1804, held by National Library of Wales. Joseph Burroughs, obt. 1764, dated 1700, held by National Library of Wales. William Kiffin, aetat 50, anno, 1667, dated 1800, held by National Library of Wales. The Monument of Lord Bacon, Saint Michael's Church, held by Q214867, inventory 1950.14.129. Lord Bacon, held by Q214867, inventory 1950.14.130. Thomas Gray, held by Yale Center for British Art, inventory B1977.14.15103. Addison, Poets Corner, held by Yale Center for British Art, inventory B1977.14.16500. John Opie Esqr., R. A., dated 1807, held by Yale Center for British Art, inventory B1977.14.12513. Benjamin West, Esqr., Prs't R. A., dated 1805, held by Yale Center for British Art, inventory B1977.14.12716. Judgment of Paris, dated ca. 1753–56, enameled copper, held by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, inventory 64.101.805. Sigismunda, dated May 5, 1790, etching; unfinished (proof), held by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, inventory 32.35(142). Thomas Morell, S.T.P.- S.S.A., dated February 1762, engraving; third state of three, held by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, inventory 32.35(186). Eve, dated 1533–37, oil on panel, held by The Art Institute of Chicago, inventory 1935.295. The Crucifixion, dated 1538, oil on panel, held by The Art Institute of Chicago, inventory 1947.62. The Penitence of Saint John Chrysostom, dated 1509, engraving in black on ivory laid paper, held by The Art Institute of Chicago, inventory 1961.372. Adam, dated 1533–37, oil on panel, held by The Art Institute of Chicago, inventory 1935.294. Saint Christopher, dated 1506, published 1509, woodcut in black on ivory laid paper, held by The Art Institute of Chicago, inventory 1929.250. Lovers Surprised by Death, dated 1510, chiaroscuro woodcut from three blocks in shades of brown on ivory laid paper, held by The Art Institute of Chicago, inventory 1997.306. Richard Chenevix. Stipple engraving by J. Hopwood after I. J. Peskorski., dated 1800-1899, held by Wellcome Collection. King George III. Engraving by J. Hopwood, 1805., dated Oct. 1, 1805, held by Wellcome Collection. William Hayley. Stipple engraving by J. Hopwood, 1807., dated September 1 1807, held by Wellcome Collection. John Allen. Stipple engraving by J. Hopwood, 1809., dated 1809, held by Wellcome Collection. Joseph Priestley. Stipple engraving by J. Hopwood, 1804., dated 1804, held by Wellcome Collection. Joseph Pitton de Tournefort, with a vignette of his taxonomic system. Stipple engraving by J. Hopwood, 1802., dated 1802, held by Wellcome Collection. Jeremiah Donovan. Engraving by J. Hopwood, senior, 1809, after T. Rowlandson., dated 1809, held by Wellcome Collection. Richard Watson. Stipple engraving by J. Hopwood, 1804, after G. Romney., dated 1804, held by Wellcome Collection.

In public collections

Work associated with this heading is recorded in 9 named public collections.

National Library of Wales: 13 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Welsh Portrait Collection: 13 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Yale Center for British Art: 4 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Q214867: 2 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Rosenwald Collection: 2 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Prints in the National Gallery of Art: 2 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue. The Metropolitan Museum of Art: 69 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue. The Art Institute of Chicago: 6 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Wellcome Collection: 13 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue.

Literature

4 scholarly publications naming this subject were located in the registry of record.

Hopwood, James, the Elder, Benezit Dictionary of Artists, 2011. Hopwood, James, the elder (1745x54–1819), printmaker, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, 2004. Agrippina the Elder, The Encyclopedia of Ancient History, 2012. Christie, James Elder, Benezit Dictionary of Artists, 2011.

Evidence base

This article draws on 5 independent source lineages. Copies and mirrors of the same underlying record were collapsed into a single witness, so 5 means 5 genuinely separate publishers of record. 15 further registers were consulted and returned nothing for this heading.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait.

Work by James Hopwood the Elder is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Victoria, Auckland Art Gallery, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, National Portrait Gallery and National Library of Wales.

Chronology

  1. 1750James Hopwood the Elder born at Beverley.
  2. 1800Thomas Garnett, M.D (National Library of Wales).
  3. 1800Dr. Grosvenor (National Library of Wales).
  4. 1800William Harris, D.D (National Library of Wales).
  5. 1800Samuel Wilton, D.D (National Library of Wales).
  6. 1808Stephen Charnock B.D (National Library of Wales).
  7. 1818Honble. Mrs. Howe (National Library of Wales).
  8. 1819James Hopwood the Elder died.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  1. 1.

    Agrippina the Elder, The Encyclopedia of Ancient History, 2012

    scholarly publication · Scholarly

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  2. 2.

    Christie, James Elder, Benezit Dictionary of Artists, 2011

    scholarly publication · Scholarly

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  3. 3.

    Hopwood, James, the elder (1745x54–1819), printmaker, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, 2004

    scholarly publication · Scholarly

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  4. 4.

    Hopwood, James, the Elder, Benezit Dictionary of Artists, 2011

    scholarly publication · Scholarly

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  5. 5.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q16239954: James Hopwood the Elder

    Institutional database · Scholarly · Wikimedia Foundation

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  6. 6.

    The Art Institute of Chicago, collection records associated with James Hopwood the Elder.

    museum collection · Unverified · The Art Institute of Chicago

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  7. 7.

    The Metropolitan Museum of Art, collection records associated with James Hopwood the Elder (69 objects).

    museum collection · Unverified · The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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  8. 8.

    Wellcome Collection catalogue records 13 works naming James Hopwood the Elder.

    museum collection · Unverified · Wellcome Collection

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  9. 9.

    “James Hopwood the Elder”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

    reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

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