Thomas Worlidge
(1700-1766), Painter and etcherSitter associated with 5 portraits
Artist associated with 51 portraits
Received his artistic training from Genoese painter Alessandro Grimaldi and engraver Louis-Philippe Boitard. Worlidge's enthusiasm for the work of Rembrandt, which was shared by a number of influential artists in mid-eighteenth-century England, was the dominant force in his life and work. His imitations of Rembrandt in etching and dry point sold quickly and remained popular after his death. Worlidge retained a house in London but spent the winter social season in Bath, painting the portraits of society members. He described himself as a painter, and probably earned his living by painting portraits, however, few paintings by him are now known and he is best remembered for his etchings and mezzotints.
by or after Thomas Worlidge
oil on canvas, circa 1753
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Philip Stanhope, 2nd Earl of Chesterfeld
by Thomas Worlidge, after Sir Peter Lely
stipple engraving, 1715-1766
NPG D29488
by John Lodge, after Thomas Worlidge
etching, (circa 1725-1750)
NPG D14214
by Thomas Worlidge
mezzotint, circa 1725-1750
NPG D14529
by Richard Houston, printed for Carington Bowles, after Thomas Worlidge
mezzotint, mid 18th century
NPG D32190
by Thomas Worlidge
etching and drypoint, mid 18th century
NPG D4693
by Richard Houston, after Thomas Worlidge
mezzotint, mid 18th century
NPG D1115
by Thomas Worlidge
etching, mid 18th century
NPG D3797
by Thomas Worlidge
etching and drypoint, mid 18th century
NPG D4692
by Thomas Worlidge
etching and drypoint, mid 18th century
NPG D4694
by Charles Spooner, printed for John Bowles, after Thomas Worlidge
mezzotint, mid 18th century
NPG D824
by Thomas Worlidge
etching, circa 1740-1766
NPG D19381
by Thomas Worlidge, probably after Rembrandt
etching, 1750s-1760s
NPG D23533
Mary Ashley (née Wickstead), formerly Mrs Worlidge
by George Powle, after Thomas Worlidge
mezzotint, 1750s-1760s
NPG D4666
Mary Ashley (née Wickstead), formerly Mrs Worlidge
by George Powle, after Thomas Worlidge
mezzotint, 1750s-1760s
NPG D4667
by Richard Houston, printed for John Bowles, printed for Carington Bowles, after Thomas Worlidge
mezzotint, 1750s
NPG D702
by Thomas Worlidge, after Walker
etching, published 1752
NPG D30693
by Richard Houston, printed for and sold by Robert Sayer, after Thomas Worlidge
mezzotint, (circa 1753)
NPG D9202
by Thomas Worlidge
etching, 1753
NPG D10757
by Thomas Worlidge
etching, 1753
NPG D49598
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