Thomas Christopher Hofland
Thomas Christopher Hofland was a British painter (1777–1843). He was born at Worksop and died at Leamington Spa.
Also recorded as Thomas Christopher Hoffland; Thomas Hofland; T.C. Hofland; Hofland; Hoffland; [Mr. Hofland].
Thomas Christopher Hofland in brief
- Born
- 1777
- Died
- 1843
- Known for
- painter
- Place of birth
- Worksop
Contents
Identity and origins
The authorities additionally record the headings Thomas Christopher Hoffland, Thomas Hofland, T.C. Hofland, Hofland and Hoffland. His recorded language was English.
He married Barbara Hofland. One child is recorded: Thomas Richard Hofland.
Recognition and collections
Work by Thomas Christopher Hofland is held by Tate, Yale Center for British Art, National Gallery and Derby Museum and Art Gallery.
Catalogued works
24 works under this name are catalogued by Wikidata Query Service and Open Library. Their recorded dates run from 1800 to 1840.
Greenwich Hospital from the Observatory with a Distant View of London, dated 1824, held by Yale Center for British Art, inventory B1976.7.122. Stirling Castle, dated 1815, held by National Gallery, inventory N01242. Italian Landscape, dated 1820, held by National Trust, inventory 485134. Windsor and Eton from Clewer Meadows by Moonlight, dated 1820, held by National Trust, inventory 732333. Derby from a Field Adjoining Abbey Barns, dated 1806, held by Derby Museum and Art Gallery, inventory PCF2. A View of Whiteknights across the Lake, dated 1816, held by University of Reading, inventory UAC/10257. A View of Whiteknights from the Park with a Lady Sketching, dated 1816, held by University of Reading, inventory UAC/10236. Hulks in Portsmouth Harbour, dated 1830, held by Portsmouth Museums and Visitor Services, inventory 1979/855. Boys Fishing at Highgate Ponds, London, dated 1832, held by Guildhall Art Gallery, inventory 4324. Nightingale Lane, Kensington, dated 1836, held by Leighton House, inventory LH0080. Sheffield General Cemetery, dated 1840, held by Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust, inventory K1903.4. Richmond Bridge from the Towing Path, Surrey, held by Orleans House Gallery, inventory LDORL : 00185. A View from Richmond Hill. Crooms Hill overlooking Hyde Vale, Blackheath, held by Ranger's House, inventory 88019295. Sheffield from Crookes, dated 1826, held by Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust, inventory 1972.151. Christ Appearing to Mary Magdalen with a View of Jerusalem beyond at the Time of the Crucifixion, held by Tabley House, inventory 204.1. Warwick Castle on the River Avon, held by Government Art Collection, inventory 5741. Moonlit Landscape, held by York Art Gallery, inventory YORAG : 1011. A Quarry, held by Leeds Art Gallery, inventory LEEAG.PA.1890.0110. CASTELLAMARE, dated 1800. British Anglers Manual. British Angler's Manual, or, the Art of Angling in England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland, with Instructions in Fly-Fishing, Trolling, and Angling at the Bottom. The British Angler's Manual. The British Angler's Manual, or, the Art of Angling in England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland.
In public collections
Work associated with this heading is recorded in 10 named public collections.
National Gallery: 2 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Tate: 2 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue. National Trust: 2 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Derby Museum and Art Gallery: 2 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue. University of Reading: 2 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust: 2 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Yale Center for British Art: 1 recorded object, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Portsmouth Museums and Visitor Services: 1 recorded object, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Guildhall Art Gallery: 1 recorded object, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Leighton House: 1 recorded object, read from the institution's own published catalogue.
Literature
3 scholarly publications naming this subject were located in the registry of record.
Hofland, Thomas Christopher, Benezit Dictionary of Artists, 2011. Hofland, Thomas Christopher (1777–1843), Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, 2017. Hofland, Thomas Richard, Benezit Dictionary of Artists, 2011.
Digitised editions and texts
2 digitised items associated with this heading are catalogued by Internet Archive.
The British Angler's Manual, Or, The Art of Angling in England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland: Or ... (1839) — Internet Archive. The British Angler's Manual, or, The Art of Angling in England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland, 1839 (1839) — Internet Archive.
Scholarly footprint
Bibliographic registers publish measured figures for this heading: 9 language editions of the general reference literature carrying an article (Wikimedia (language editions)). A count of publications is evidence of attention, not of standing, and is given here only as a measure.
Evidence base
This article draws on 3 independent source lineages. Copies and mirrors of the same underlying record were collapsed into a single witness, so 3 means 3 genuinely separate publishers of record. 15 further registers were consulted and returned nothing for this heading.
Chronology
- 1777Thomas Christopher Hofland born at Worksop.
- 1806Derby from a Field Adjoining Abbey Barns (Derby Museum and Art Gallery).
- 1815Stirling Castle (National Gallery).
- 1816A View of Whiteknights across the Lake (University of Reading).
- 1820Italian Landscape (National Trust).
- 1820Windsor and Eton from Clewer Meadows by Moonlight (National Trust).
- 1824Greenwich Hospital from the Observatory with a Distant View of London (Yale Center for British Art).
- 1839The British Angler's Manual, Or, The Art of Angling in England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland: Or ... digitised by Internet Archive.
- 1839The British Angler's Manual, or, The Art of Angling in England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland, 1839 digitised by Internet Archive.
- 1843Thomas Christopher Hofland died at Leamington Spa.
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.
Hofland, Thomas Christopher (1777–1843), Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, 2017
scholarly publication · Scholarly
Consult the source - 2.
Hofland, Thomas Christopher, Benezit Dictionary of Artists, 2011
scholarly publication · Scholarly
Consult the source - 3.
Hofland, Thomas Richard, Benezit Dictionary of Artists, 2011
scholarly publication · Scholarly
Consult the source - 4.
Open Library author record for Thomas Christopher Hofland (Internet Archive), 4 catalogued works.
Institutional database · Scholarly · Internet Archive
Consult the source - 5.
Internet Archive, 2 digitised items catalogued under Thomas Christopher Hofland as creator.
digital repository · Unverified
Consult the source - 6.
Wikidata, structured authority record Q2528234: Thomas Christopher Hofland
reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikimedia Foundation
Consult the source - 7.
“Thomas Christopher Hofland”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
Consult the source
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