James Thornhill (1675 - 1734)
1675-07-25Melcombe Regis, United Kingdom1734-05-04Weymouth, United KingdomUnited Kingdom
James Thornhill
James Thornhill was an English painter of historical subjects working in the Italian baroque tradition. He was responsible for some large-scale schemes of murals, including the «Painted Hall» at the Royal Hospital, Greenwich, the paintings on the inside of the dome of St Paul's Cathedral, and works at Chatsworth House and Wimpole Hall.
Date and place of birt: | 25 july 1675, Melcombe Regis, United Kingdom |
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Date and place of death: | 4 may 1734, Weymouth, United Kingdom |
Nationality: | United Kingdom |
Period of activity: | XVII, XVIII century |
Specialization: | Artist, Painter |
Genre: | History painting, Portrait |
Art style: | Baroque |