1815 - 1882

艺术家简介

  • Museums on APS:
    • 国家美术馆
    • 冬宫博物馆
    • 皇家收藏馆
    • 苏格兰国家肖像画廊
    • Chastleton House
  • Art period: 19th Century
  • Lifespan: 67 years
  • Works on APS: 9
  • Born: 1815, Bath, United Kingdom
  • Color intensity:
    • monochromatic
    • balanced
  • Died: 1882

The Life and Artistic Lineage of Thomas Jones Barker

Born in Bath, United Kingdom, Thomas Jones Barker was born into a family of artists. His grandfather, Benjamin Barker, was an enamel painter and expert at painting sporting and animal figures, while his father, Thomas Barker, was a prominent painter. Barker’s artistic journey took him to Paris in 1834, where he studied under Horace Vernet. During his time in France, he became a frequent exhibitor at the annual Paris Salon, showing twenty-eight paintings between 1836 and 1850. His work earned him significant recognition, including a bronze medal at the Paris Salon of 1836 and the Cross of the Legion of Honour, conferred by King Louis Philippe I following two royal commissions.

Military and Historical Subject Matter

Barker achieved notable success as a military painter, focusing on both historical and contemporary conflicts. His repertoire included scenes from the Napoleonic Wars and observations of the Franco-Prussian War. He was known for creating large-scale panoramic images featuring numerous figures, often based on actual portraits. Beyond the battlefield, he was a portrait painter of notable figures and specialized in large gatherings of officials and celebrities. His most discussed work, The Secret of England's Greatness, depicts Queen Victoria presenting a Bible to an African ambassador in the Audience Chamber at Windsor. Barker died in London at the age of 68.

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Thomas Jones Barker 出生于哪个国家和城市?

Thomas Jones Barker 出生于 United Kingdom 的 Bath。

艺术知识测试

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题目 1:
In which city was Thomas Jones Barker born?
题目 2:
Which French artist was Barker a student of in Paris?
题目 3:
Which painting by Barker is currently in the collection of the Victoria Art Gallery in Bath?
题目 4:
What was the name of Barker's dog that appeared in several of his paintings?
题目 5:
Which battle did Barker depict in a work that sold for £50,000 at Bonham's in 2015?