Who painted Portrait of Thomas Congreve (1714-1777)?

Portrait of Thomas Congreve (1714-1777) was painted by Charles Philips in 1739.

Where can I see Portrait of Thomas Congreve (1714-1777)?

Portrait of Thomas Congreve (1714-1777) is held by National Gallery of Ireland.

What movement is Portrait of Thomas Congreve (1714-1777)?

Portrait of Thomas Congreve (1714-1777) is associated with Rococo painting.

Can I buy a print of Portrait of Thomas Congreve (1714-1777)?

Museum-quality prints of Portrait of Thomas Congreve (1714-1777) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Portrait of Thomas Congreve (1714-1777)

Charles Philips , 1739

Portrait of Thomas Congreve (1714-1777) is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Charles Philips. It dates from 1739 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.

About this work

Overview

Charles Philips, an English portraitist active in the mid‑1700s, completed an oil painting of Thomas Congreve in 1739. The work, now part of the National Gallery of Ireland’s holdings, exemplifies the Rococo style that informed British portraiture of the period.

Subject & Meaning

The canvas presents Thomas Congreve standing beside a horse, his right hand resting on the animal’s back. Dressed in a red coat trimmed in black with gold buttons, a yellow waistcoat and breeches, and a black hat capped with a gold band and feather, Congreve is portrayed in a formal, possibly ceremonial, manner that underscores his social standing.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil, Philips employs a muted landscape background of trees and clouded sky to frame the figure. The rendering of the horse’s brown coat, white face and legs, and the richly colored saddle blanket demonstrates the artist’s attention to texture and colour typical of Rococo portraiture.

History & Provenance

Created in 1739, the portrait entered the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland, where it remains accessible to the public. Philips was known for producing both individual portraits and conversation pieces for aristocratic and royal clients during his career.

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Artist

Charles Philips

Charles Philips (c.1703–1747) was an English artist known for painting a number of portraits and conversation pieces for noble and Royal patrons in the mid-eighteenth century.