Artware Fineart has dated this piece to the 1750s.
26 x 22 in.
Thomas Hudson (1701–1779) was an English portrait painter in the 18th century. He was born in 1701 in the West Country of the United Kingdom. His exact birthplace is unknown.
Hudson was most prolific between 1740 and 1760 and, from 1745 until 1755 was the most successful London portraitist. He lived at Deep Cross, Twickenham.
Many assistants were employed by Hudson, to help with his paintings. Joshua Reynolds and Joseph Wright were students of Hudson. He retired toward the end of the 1750s. Thomas Hudson died in 1779 in Twickenham. His extensive private art collection was sold off in three separate sales.
Many of Hudson's works may be seen in United Kingdom art galleries. These include the National Portrait Gallery, the National Maritime Museum, the Tate Gallery, the Foundling Museum and the Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery.
Artware Fineart has dated this piece to the 1750s.
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Thomas Hudson 1701-1779 Portrait of a Young Gentleman in Court Dress
