Philippe Jacques de Loutherbourg
(1740-1812), PainterMid-Georgian Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter in 3 portraits
Artist associated with 4 portraits
Painter; born in Strasbourg, he trained in Paris before coming to England in 1771. He became principal designer at Drury Lane under his friend Garrick and his work for the theatre revolutionised British stage design. In 1782, he won popular acclaim with the Eidophusikon, a spectacle made up of moving pictures, coloured lights and music. His academic landscapes and marine paintings show a similar preoccupation with romantic lighting and dramatic effects.
Philippe Jacques de Loutherbourg
by Philippe Jacques de Loutherbourg
oil on canvas, 1805-1810
On display in Room 18 on Floor 3 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 2493
by Charles (Cantelowe, Cantlo) Bestland, after Henry Singleton
stipple engraving, published 1802 (1795)
NPG D10716
by Charles (Cantelowe, Cantlo) Bestland, after Henry Singleton
stipple engraving, published 1802 (1795)
NPG D36021
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