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James Thornhill

James Thornhill (1675–1734) was a British painter, politician and artist.

Also recorded as Sir Jas. Thornhill; James, Sir Thornhill; Sir Thornhill; Chev. Jacq. Thornhill; Sir James Thornhill; Sir T. Thornhill.

Overview

Born at Melcombe Regis in 1675, died at Weymouth in 1734.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are history. The authority associates the name with Baroque.

Positions recorded include Member of Parliament of Great Britain and court painter. Membership is recorded of Royal Society.

Works named in the authority record are Moor Park.

Work by James Thornhill is recorded in the collections of Art Institute of Chicago, Tate, National Gallery of Victoria, Yale Center for British Art and National Portrait Gallery.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society and Knight Bachelor.

Sources

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

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “James Thornhill”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1681192: James Thornhill

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