William of Bath Hoare (1707 - 1792)
1707Eye, Suffolk, United Kingdom1792-12-12Bath, United KingdomUnited Kingdom
William of Bath Hoare
William Hoare of Bath was a British portraitist, painter and printmaker. From c. 1740 to 1759, he was the leading oil portraitist at Bath, Somerset, until Thomas Gainsborough arrived in the town. Noted for his pastels, he was a foundation member of the Royal Academy.
Date and place of birt: | 1707, Eye, Suffolk, United Kingdom |
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Date and place of death: | 12 december 1792, Bath, United Kingdom |
Nationality: | United Kingdom |
Period of activity: | XVIII century |
Specialization: | Artist, Engraver, Painter |
Genre: | Portrait |
Art style: | Rococo |
Technique: | Pastel |