Thomas Augustine Arne
1 portrait
Thomas Augustine Arne
after Francesco Bartolozzi
hand-coloured etching, (circa 1770)
11 in. x 8 3/4 in. (279 mm x 222 mm)
Given by Sir Lionel Henry Cust, 1898
Primary Collection
NPG 1130
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Artistback to top
- Francesco Bartolozzi (1727-1815), Engraver. Artist associated with 161 portraits, Sitter in 16 portraits.
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The composer Thomas Arne specialised in opera and pieces for the London theatres and pleasure gardens, but also wrote many catches and songs. 'Rule Britannia' was the finale of his masque Alfred which was performed at Cliveden, the Prince of Wales' house, in 1740. It is this piece of music that the composer is playing on the organ in this etching.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Ingamells, John, National Portrait Gallery: Mid-Georgian Portraits 1760-1790, 2004, p. 19
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 18
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