Artsonline has dated this Framed Oil Portrait Painting to the 1960s.
Brief Description:
Painted in 1968 as a faithful recreation of the celebrated 1777 portrait by Sir Joshua Reynolds, this impressive work captures the dignity and character of one of Georgian Britain's most influential figures. Reynolds' original masterpiece is now housed in one of the world's leading museum collections, making this finely executed period copy an exceptional decorative and historical piece in its own right.
The portrait is beautifully presented in an outstanding quality, richly hand-carved giltwood frame, complete with its original gilt presentation plaque, adding greatly to its authenticity and display appeal.
Henry Thrale was one of the most prominent figures of 18th-century London. A successful brewer and businessman, he inherited the renowned H. Thrale & Co. Brewery from his father, Ralph Thrale, transforming it into one of the capital's foremost brewing enterprises. Beyond his commercial success, Thrale served as a Member of Parliament for Southwark from 1765 to 1780, while also holding the prestigious civic offices of Alderman and Sheriff of the City of London.
Thrale is perhaps equally remembered for his close friendship with the celebrated writer Samuel Johnson, who became a frequent guest at the Thrales' home and formed a lifelong bond with Henry and his wife, Hester Lynch Thrale (later Piozzi). Their home became one of the great intellectual and literary salons of Georgian England, welcoming many of the era's foremost thinkers and writers.
Born at the Alehouse in Harrow Corner, Southwark, Henry Thrale married Hester Lynch Salusbury in 1763, and together they had twelve children. Contemporary accounts describe him as a respected and deeply religious gentleman, an enthusiastic sportsman and keen huntsman, whose fondness for gambling reflected the fashionable pursuits of the Georgian aristocracy.
This is a wonderfully decorative portrait of an important historical figure, combining excellent craftsmanship with distinguished provenance and timeless Georgian elegance.
Attributes:
Oil on Canvas
Circa/dated: 1969
Condition:
Both the painting and the frame are offered in an overall excellent original condition.
Overall Framed Measurements:
INCHES & CENTIMETRES
Height: 36.2'' | 80.2 cm
Width: 31.2'' | 79.2 cm
Depth: 3.1'' | 7.8 cm
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Artsonline has dated this Framed Oil Portrait Painting to the 1960s.
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Sir Joshua Reynolds Oil Portrait Painting Revival 18thC-Style Giltwood Frame
