Thomas Lawrence
Thomas Lawrence (1769- 1830) was the Royal Academy's fourth president. He was popularly known as a leading English portrait painter.
His life:
Thomas Lawrence was born in Bristol, England, on 13 April 1769 and was known as a child prodigy. His drawing career started in Devizes, England. At this place, his father was working as an innkeeper. When he reached the age of 10, he shifted to Bath to support his family through the medium of his pastel portraits. After that, he moved to London at his 18 age and received more reputation because of his oil portrait paintings. Also, in 1790, he got more appreciation for the portrait of Queen Charlotte, where he achieved his first royal commission. He was always at the top of his profession as a leading English portrait painter.
Thomas Lawrence never got success in his love life, and his love affairs were torturous for him when he was with Maria Siddons and Sally. Later, his relationship became the several books subject. For his bad relationships, he never married anyone and spent most of his life in deep debt.
His Career:
Thomas Lawrence was a brilliant draughtsman. He was very popular for his virtuoso handling of paint and his gift of capturing a likeness. In 1791, he joined the Royal Academy as an associate, and later, he joined the Army in 1820.
Thomas Lawrence acquired education in the Royal Academy as a full member in the year 1794. Next, he joined as a president in the Royal Acadhe generous patronage of the Prince Regent in 1810. Here, he was sent abroad for painting portraits of allied leaders. He had to paint for the Waterloo chamber at Windsor Castle, which had given him more popularity. This work made him remember as the RegencyRomantic portraitist.
His Notable and famous works:
Thomas Lawrence took his last breath on 7 January 1830, at the age of 60 years in London, England. He shall always be remembered as the most fashionable portrait painter in the European regions