sir thomas lawrence

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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
  1. English portrait painter remembered for the series of portraits of the leaders of the alliance against Napoleon (1769-1830)

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