Thomas Christopher Hofland
Thomas Christopher Hofland | |
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 Derby from a Field adjoining Abbey Barns by Hofland | |
| Born | 1777 |
| Died | 1843 |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse | Barbara Hofland |
Thomas Christopher Hofland (1777 – 1843) was an English artist and teacher.
Biography
Hofland was born in Worksop and he was a student of John Rathbone He started teaching at Kew and in 1805 he moved to Derby. He worked in Derby until 1808. He was the second husband of successful writer Barbara Hofland in 1810. Hofland exhbited 72 paintings at the Royal Academy but the main source of income was his wife's writing. He was founder member of the Society of British Artists[1] wherte he exhibited over 100 paintings. It was said that he helped found the society because he had not been made a member of the Royal Academy.[2]
Three years before he died he finally visited Italy. Hofland died of cancer in Leamington Spa.
Legacy
Hofland's paintings and resulting engravings are in the Governments Art Collection[2] and in museums or galleries in Portsmouth, Derby and Sheffield.[3]
References
- ^ Label on painting at Derby Museum, read August 2011
- ^ a b Hofland biography, GAC, accessed August 2011
- ^ Thomas Christoper Hofland, BBC, accessed August 2011
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