Thomas Phillips
Thomas Phillips (1770-1845), Portrait painter.
This self-portrait, brushes and palette in hand, in a neo-classical frame typical of the period, gives an insight into how the artist viewed his occupation and status, a visionary in tune with the individual men of genius of the time.
c. 1802-1803
Oil on canvas
737.0 x 610.0mm
NPG 1601
Image and text © National Portrait Gallery, 2022
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Permanent collection