William Battine (Thomas Phillips)
William Battine was made by Thomas Phillips (1770–1845). It is kept at Uppark in United Kingdom.
William Battine in a nutshell
- Title
- William Battine
- Artist
- Thomas Phillips (1770–1845)
- Artist born in
- Dudley, United Kingdom
- Where to see it
- Uppark, United Kingdom
Where can I see William Battine in person?
Uppark
United Kingdom
The History and Origins of Uppark Uppark emerged in 1690 as a 17th-century house situated in the South Downs of West Sussex, England. It was built for the duplicitous Lord Grey, who required a sophisticated method of pumping water to great heights to supply the home atop its hilltop position. The red brick structure, designed in the Dutch style, has remained a constant presence in the landscape of South Harting for centuries.
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Which museum holds the original "William Battine"?
The original "William Battine" by Thomas Phillips is held at the Uppark, United Kingdom. A reproduction allows the work to be displayed at home.
Is "William Battine" free of copyright?
"William Battine" by Thomas Phillips is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.
Who is the artist behind "William Battine"?
"William Battine" is attributed to Thomas Phillips.
What explains the copyright situation of "William Battine" by Thomas Phillips?
The copyright status of "William Battine" - in the public domain - its copyright has expired - follows from the artist's death in 1845.
Is "William Battine" by Thomas Phillips kept in the artist's home country?
Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. "William Battine" is held in United Kingdom, while Thomas Phillips was born in United Kingdom.
Meet Thomas Phillips
1770–1845, United Kingdom
Thomas Phillips
Early Life and Artistic Foundations Thomas Phillips, born in Dudley, Worcestershire, in 1770, emerged from relatively modest beginnings to become a prominent figure in the British art scene of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His initial artistic training wasn’t within the traditional confines of painting, but rather in the craft of glass-painting under Francis Eginton in Birmingham. This foundational experience instilled in him a meticulous attention to detail and an understanding of color and light that would later characterize his portraiture. A pivotal moment arrived in 1790 when Phillips journeyed to London, armed with an introduction to Benjamin West, a leading artist of the time and a key figure in the Royal Academy.
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