Sir Thomas Lawrence
Definition
Proper noun 1. Sir Thomas Lawrence: An English portrait painter, historically significant for his official portraits of European political and military leaders following the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The gallery has a fine collection of works by Sir Thomas Lawrence.
- Sir Thomas Lawrence was appointed Painter-in-Ordinary to King George III.
- Her research focuses on the portraiture techniques of Sir Thomas Lawrence.
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: The name is often used in art historical contexts to refer to the style and period of late 18th and early 19th-century British portraiture.
- The exhibition contrasts the romantic style of Sir Thomas Lawrence with the neoclassical approach of his contemporaries.
Variants and Related Words
- Lawrence: A common shortened reference in art historical discourse.
- The portrait is attributed to Lawrence.
Synonyms
- Portraitist: A painter who specializes in portraits (this is a general term, not a direct synonym for the person).
- Academic painter: A painter working in the formal, recognized style of the period's art academies.
Noun
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English portrait painter remembered for the series of portraits of the leaders of the alliance against Napoleon (1769-1830)
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