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Sir Herbert Thompson, Bart (1877), by Lawrence Alma-Tadema, oil, 1889

Sir Herbert Thompson, Bart (1877)

Lawrence Alma-Tadema

1889

oil

panel

From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum

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Overview

Sir Herbert Thompson, Bart (1877) is a 1889 oil by Lawrence Alma-Tadema, a Impressionism work, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.

Who painted this?
Lawrence Alma-Tadema
When & what style?
1889 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Fitzwilliam Museum

About this work

This portrait features a man with dark hair, dressed in a red hat and a brown jacket over a white shirt and black tie. The background is a warm, light-brown wood grain. The subject's gaze is directed to the left, and his expression is neutral. The painting's style is realistic, with attention to detail in the subject's attire and the wood grain background. If you're interested in exploring more works by this artist, look up Lawrence Alma-Tadema.

About the artist

Portrait of Lawrence Alma-Tadema
Artist

Lawrence Alma-Tadema

Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema ( AL-mə TAD-ay-mə; born Lourens Alma Tadema, Dutch: ; 8 January 1836 – 25 June 1912) was a Dutch painter who later settled in the United Kingdom, becoming the last officially recognised denizen in 1873.

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