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Thomas Stothard (1755-1834), drawn from life, by Thomas Charles Wageman, watercolor, 1822

Thomas Stothard (1755-1834), drawn from life

Thomas Charles Wageman

1822

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Thomas Stothard (1755-1834), drawn from life is a 1822 watercolor by Thomas Charles Wageman, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Thomas Charles Wageman
When & what style?
1822 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This watercolor painting shows a man sitting in a chair, holding a book. He's dressed in dark clothing and has white hair. The background is a plain color. The man's expression is serious, and he looks like he's concentrating on the book. The artist has used soft colors to create a sense of calmness in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look into the Romanticism movement.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour portrait depicts the painter Thomas Stothard, who lived from 1755 to 1834, rendered from direct observation.

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About the artist

Portrait of Thomas Charles Wageman
Artist

Thomas Charles Wageman

Thomas Charles Wageman (1787 – 20 June 1863) was a British painter, engraver and writer.

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