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Het bekendste werk van John Simpson is The Duke of Wellington (1769–1852). U vindt het in het Het Koninklijk Hospitaal Chelsea in Londen. De volgende op de lijst zijn Clarkson Frederick Stanfield (1829) en D. Maria II, Queen of Portugal (1819-1853) (1837). We hebben 22 werken van John Simpson in onze catalogus; deze gids selecteert de 20 bekendste, inclusief het jaar, het museum en het verhaal achter elk stuk.
To gaze upon this depiction of the Duke of Wellington is to encounter not merely a likeness, but an embodiment of British martial spirit and enduring historical gravity. John Simpson has captured a moment steeped in ceremony and authority. The subject stands with an undeniable bearing, clad in formal attire that speaks volumes of his station—a man whose life was inextricably linked to the grand sweep of military history. His…
A somber dignity settles over the figure in this 1829 oil portrait. He sits in a quiet, bust-length pose, his body angled slightly toward the right while his gaze drifts toward the same unseen horizon. The lighting is dramatic, a heavy chiaroscuro that spills from the upper left to catch the ridge of his brow and the bridge of his nose. This directional light carves his features out of a…
The air in the chamber feels heavy with the scent of old velvet and the quiet weight of authority. Queen Maria II sits poised, her figure centered within an ornate, gilded throne that seems to grow from the very shadows of the room. The light catches the shimmering white of her satin gown, turning the fabric into a luminous landscape of folds and soft highlights. A vibrant sash, striped with…
This formal and dignified 19th-century portrait depicts D. Pedro, Duque de Bragança in a three-quarter length composition. The subject is positioned slightly off-center, creating a sense of dynamic presence within the frame. He is dressed in an ornate military uniform, which is heavily adorned with medals, stars, and gold embroidery. A vibrant red and green ceremonial sash cuts across the dark tones of the attire, complemented by the bright white…
John Simpson executed the Portrait of the Duke of Terceira about 1832. The sitter is António José Severim de Noronha, 1st Duke of Terceira, a prominent Portuguese military officer and statesman. His life was defined by significant political and military engagement during the nineteenth century.
The portrait titled Prince Auguste de Beauharnais, Duke of Leuchtenberg is a work by the artist John Simpson. The canvas captures Auguste Charles Eugène Napoléon de Beauharnais in a moment of formal stillness. He was a man of significant lineage, serving as the first prince consort of Maria II of Portugal. His presence in this work carries the weight of his many titles, including the 2nd Duke of Leuchtenberg and…
The man stares directly through the darkness, his gaze steady and unyielding. He sits enveloped in the heavy, dark atmosphere of the early 19th century, his presence defined by the sharp contrast of his military attire against an indistinct, shadowy background. A dark blue coat clings to his shoulders, weighted by the glint of gold epaulettes that signal his rank and the gravity of his station. His white shirt rises…
In this 1830 portrait, we find ourselves in the presence of William IV, a man whose likeness was captured during a period of significant transition in British history. The subject is positioned centrally, commanding the space with a quiet, regal authority. He is draped in formal attire that speaks to his high station, holding a scepter that serves as a direct symbol of his sovereign power. Behind him, a heavy…
The gaze of the subject meets the viewer through the layers of history in Head of a Man ( Ira Frederick Aldridge). This portrait, painted by John Simpson, captures a moment of profound stillness. The man stares into the distance, his thoughts seemingly drifting far beyond the edges of the frame. He wears a red robe that catches the light, a striking contrast against his dark skin. Around him, the…
In this large-scale portrait, we encounter Sir John Fleming Leicester, 1st Lord de Tabley, captured in a moment of profound dignity. He is depicted in his peer's robes, a garment that carries the weight of his status and the recent elevation to the peerage in 1826. The subject is positioned with his back partially turned toward us, a choice that creates a sense of looking into a private, ceremonial space.…
Sir Charles Napier (1786–1860), Admiral1841 · Scottish National Portrait Gallery
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Arthur Wellesley (1769–1852), 1st Duke of Wellington, KG1835 · English Heritage
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De vier onderwerpen die het vaakst voorkomen in deze werken, elk met zijn bekendste voorbeeld.
De 8 musea met de meeste schilderijen op deze pagina.
| Museum | Stad | Werken van John Simpson | Schilderijen uit deze lijst |
|---|---|---|---|
 National Portrait Gallery |
Londen | 3 | Clarkson Frederick Stanfield, Frederick Marryat (engraved 1826), Sir Herbert Taylor |
 National Maritime Museum |
Londen | 2 | Captain Peter Heywood (1773–1831), Clarkson Stanfield (1793–1867) |
 Het Koninklijk Hospitaal Chelsea |
Londen | 1 | The Duke of Wellington (1769–1852) |
 Imperial Museum of Brazil |
Petrópolis | 1 | D. Maria II, Queen of Portugal (1819-1853) |
 Soares dos Reis National Museum |
Porto | 1 | Portrait of the Duke of Terceira |
 Leeds Civic Hall |
Leeds | 1 | George Goodman, Mayor (1836) |
 Scottish National Portrait Gallery |
Edinburgh | 1 | Sir Charles Napier (1786–1860), Admiral |
 English Heritage |
Londen | 1 | Arthur Wellesley (1769–1852), 1st Duke of Wellington, KG |
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A somber dignity settles over the figure in this 1829 oil portrait. He sits in a quiet, bust-length pose, his body angled slightly toward the right while his gaze drifts toward the same unseen horizon. The lighting is dramatic, a heavy chiaroscuro that spills from the upper left to catch the ridge of his brow and the bridge of his nose. This directional light carves his features out of a…
The air in the chamber feels heavy with the scent of old velvet and the quiet weight of authority. Queen Maria II sits poised, her figure centered within an ornate, gilded throne that seems to grow from the very shadows of the room. The light catches the shimmering white of her satin gown, turning the fabric into a luminous landscape of folds and soft highlights. A vibrant sash, striped with…
The portrait depicts Sir Charles Napier, an admiral who lived from 1786 to 1860. He is positioned in a three-quarter view, wearing a black coat accented with gold buttons. A red sash is wrapped around his neck, and a white cravat is visible beneath his chin. A star is pinned to his chest. Behind him, the composition includes two swords, one positioned on the left and the other on the…
De lijst wordt aangevoerd door The Duke of Wellington (1769–1852), Het Koninklijk Hospitaal Chelsea, Londen. Direct daarna volgen: Clarkson Frederick Stanfield (1829) en D. Maria II, Queen of Portugal (1819-1853) (1837).
The Duke of Wellington (1769–1852), Clarkson Frederick Stanfield, D. Maria II, Queen of Portugal (1819-1853), Retrato de D. Pedro, Duque de Bragança, Portrait of the Duke of Terceira, Prince Auguste de Beauharnais, Duke of Leuchtenberg, Captain Peter Heywood (1773–1831), William IV (1765–1837), Head of a Man ( Ira Frederick Aldridge) en Sir John Fleming Leicester (1762–1827), 1st Lord de Tabley, in Peer's Robes. U vindt het jaar en het museum van elk werk in de bovenstaande lijst.
We hebben 22 werken van John Simpson in onze catalogus, gedateerd van 1822 tot 1841.
U vindt de meeste van deze werken in National Portrait Gallery (Londen), National Maritime Museum (Londen) en Het Koninklijk Hospitaal Chelsea (Londen). De bovenstaande museumlijst geeft een volledig overzicht.
In 1830s, meer dan op welk ander moment dan ook: 9 van de 20 werken op deze pagina dateren uit die tijd, waarvan D. Maria II, Queen of Portugal (1819-1853) een specifiek werk.
Het oudste werk hier is Captain Peter Heywood (1773–1831) (1822); het meest recente is Sir Charles Napier (1786–1860), Admiral (1841).
Man (13), Dark background (5) en Portrait (4), van de 20 werken op deze pagina.
Oil On Canvas, gebruikt in 10 van de 20 werken op deze pagina.
U kunt 3 van de werken op deze pagina zien in het National Portrait Gallery, Londen, waaronder Clarkson Frederick Stanfield, Frederick Marryat (engraved 1826) en Sir Herbert Taylor.
Ja. Elk schilderij op deze pagina is verkrijgbaar als handgeschilderde olieverfreproductie of als print, in de maat die bij u past. Open simpelweg de pagina van het schilderij om te bestellen.
