Artwork
Edmund Burke (1729-1797) in Conversation with Charles James Fox (1749-1806)
Edmund Burke (1729-1797) in Conversation with Charles James Fox (1749-1806) is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Thomas Hickey. It dates from 1792 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting, created in 1792 by Thomas Hickey, captures a moment of conversation between two prominent political figures.
Subject & Meaning
The subjects, Edmund Burke and Charles James Fox, are depicted in 18th-century attire, engaged in a discussion. Burke, on the left, holds a book and leans against a table, while Fox gestures with his right hand, conveying a sense of animated conversation.
Technique & Style
The painting is characteristic of the Rococo style, with its emphasis on elegant attire and a refined atmosphere. Hickey's use of oil paint allows for a detailed rendering of the subjects' clothing and the surrounding environment.
History & Provenance
Thomas Hickey, an Irish painter trained at Dublin's Royal Society schools, worked across Europe and Asia. The painting is now held by the National Gallery of Ireland.
Artist & collection
Artist
Thomas Hickey (c. 13 May 1741 – May 1824) was an Irish painter. Born in Dublin, Hickey was the son of Noah, a confectioner in Capel Street, and Anne Hickey. A younger brother was John Hickey, the sculptor. He was…
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