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Edmund Burke (1729-1797) in Conversation with Charles James Fox (1749-1806)

Thomas Hickey

1792

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland

Rococo painting 18th Century

Dominant colour

Edmund Burke (1729-1797) in Conversation with Charles James Fox (1749-1806) is a 1792 oil by Thomas Hickey, a Rococo painting work, held at National Gallery of Ireland.

Who painted this?: Thomas Hickey
When & what style?: 1792 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Ireland

About this work

This painting depicts two men in 18th-century attire, engaged in conversation. The man on the left wears a dark blue coat with gold buttons, a white waistcoat, and beige breeches. He leans against a table, holding a book. The man on the right is dressed in a red coat, a white waistcoat, and dark breeches. He gestures with his right hand. The scene is set against a backdrop of a room with a large window, a statue, and a red curtain. The atmosphere is one of quiet discussion, with the two men fully absorbed in their conversation. The painting is held at the National Gallery of Ireland.

About the artist

Artist

Thomas Hickey

Thomas Hickey (c. 13 May 1741 – May 1824) was an Irish painter. Born in Dublin, Hickey was the son of Noah, a confectioner in Capel Street, and Anne Hickey. A younger brother was John Hickey, the sculptor. He was…

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