Thomas Jenkins (1722-1798), Painter, art dealer and banker in Rome
Sitter in 1 portrait
Artist associated with 2 portraits
Painter who became a wealthy art dealer; lived in Rome; and engaged in securing commissions for the British artists residing there and in buying works of art for noblemen on the Grand Tour; amongst many famous sculptures he acquired Bernini's Neptune and Triton, now in the Victoria and Albert Museum, for Joshua Reynolds.
Anna Maria Jenkins; Thomas Jenkins
by Angelica Kauffmann
oil on canvas, 1790
On display on Floor 2: Portraits Tell Stories at Beningbrough Hall
NPG 5044
Anna Maria Jenkins (niece)
Category
Art
Business and Finance
Groups
Art dealers, collectors and patrons
Artists and artisans
Bankers and Financiers
Place
Italy



