Unknown man, formerly known as Sir James Thornhill

Sitterback to top

• Sir James Thornhill (1675 or 1676-1734), Decorative painter and politician; father-in-law of Hogarth. Sitter associated with 14 portraits, Artist associated with 23 portraits.

Artistback to top

• John Closterman (1660-1711). Artist associated with 62 portraits.

This portraitback to top

This portrait was formerly thought to represent the painter Sir James Thornhill (1675-1734), due to an inscription on the back which reads: Portrait of Sir James Thornhill painted by Himself. From the man's dress the picture can be dated to about 1690-1705, but the inscription was made during the nineteenth century long after Thornhill had died and almost certainly represents someone else.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Ingamells, John, Later Stuart Portraits 1685-1714, 2009, p. 359
• Ribeiro, Aileen, The Gallery of Fashion, 2000, p. 8
• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 695

Subject/Themeback to top

• Beningbrough Hall