Richard Rothwell (1800-1868), Painter
Sitter in 1 portrait
Artist associated with 10 portraits
Rothwell was trained at the Dublin Society's school of art. His early success can be measured by the fact that he was made a member of the newly founded Royal Hibernian Academy when only twenty-four years old. In 1828 he moved to London where he exhibited at the Royal Academy. He continued to exhibit portraits at the Royal Hibernian Academy and the Royal Academy, but in 1831 decided that he needed more exposure to Italian art. After three years in Italy, he returned to London only to be met with indifference. He lived in Ireland, the United States of America, London, and Italy. Rothwell produced highly accomplished portraits for twenty years, after which he turned to subject pictures.
by Richard Rothwell
oil on canvas, circa 1829
NPG 1440
William Carr Beresford, Viscount Beresford
by Richard Rothwell
oil on canvas, circa 1831
NPG 300
replica by Richard Rothwell
oil on canvas, (circa 1831)
NPG 21
Unknown man, formerly known as Michael William Balfe
attributed to Richard Rothwell
oil on canvas, circa 1840
NPG 1450
by Richard Rothwell
oil on canvas, exhibited 1840
On display in Room 18 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 1235
by Thomas Hodgetts, published by Martin Colnaghi, after Richard Rothwell
mezzotint, published August 1832 (1830)
NPG D36414
Du Pré Alexander, 2nd Earl of Caledon
by Charles Turner, after Richard Rothwell
mezzotint, published 1840
NPG D2149
by David Lucas, after Richard Rothwell
mezzotint, 1845 (1839)
NPG D20848
by Henry Cousins, after Richard Rothwell
mezzotint, before 1864
NPG D36228
by Thomas Hodgetts, published by Martin Colnaghi, after Richard Rothwell
mezzotint, published August 1832
NPG D19665
All paintings by this artist on the BBC Your Paintings website
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