James Barry
(1741-1806), PainterSitter in 8 portraits
Artist associated with 9 portraits
Painter; born in Cork of humble parents, he attracted the patronage of the statesman, Edmund Burke who sent him to Italy. Inspired by antique art, he executed several large historical works in a neo-classical style and, from 1777 to 1783, he decorated the great room of the Society of Arts. An ardent spokesman for high art, he became disillusioned with contemporary patronage and quarrelled with most of his colleagues.
James Barry; Dominique Lefèvre; James Paine the Younger
by James Barry
oil on canvas, circa 1767
On display in Room 18 on Floor 3 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 213
after James Barry
watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, 1774
NPG 854
by James Barry
oil on canvas, circa 1778-1780
NPG 1185
by John Raphael Smith, published by and after James Barry
mezzotint, late 18th century
NPG D35646
by John Raphael Smith, published by and after James Barry
mezzotint, late 18th century
NPG D35647
by Edward Harding, after James Barry
hand-coloured stipple engraving, late 18th century
NPG D13716
'The Society for the Encouragement of Arts &c in the distribution of their annual premiums'
by James Barry
etching, published 1 May 1791
NPG D14352
by James Barry
etching, published 1792 (1 May 1791)
NPG D14598
by Roberts, after James Barry
stipple engraving, 1799 or after
NPG D14603
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