John Linnell (painter)
John Linnell (born June 16, 1792 in Bloomsbury , now London , † January 20, 1882 in Redhill , Surrey ) was an English painter .
Linnell studied under John Varley, painted landscapes from his 15th year, but between 1824 and 1838 he painted a large number of good portraits, then almost exclusively landscapes.
Starting from the imitation of Thomas Gainsborough , he finally came to full originality. Linnell emphasized the sky, the clouds, and the play of light; his paintings combine grace and lifelike perception with excellent treatment. The South Kensington Museum has a painting of Girls Picking Flowers, and the National Gallery has a woodcutter and The Windmill . He died on January 20, 1882.
Selection of works
- Lunch break, 1865, canvas, 93 × 138 cm.
- Richard Trevithick, 1816, canvas, 64 × 53 cm.
- Kensington Sand Pit, c. 1812, canvas, 71 × 107 cm.
- Flock of Sheep, 1863, canvas, 71 × 100 cm.
- Self-portrait, around 1852, canvas, 89 × 69 cm.
- Sir Robert Peel, 1838, canvas, 45 × 37 cm.
- Wheat, 1860, canvas, 94 × 140 cm.
- William Mulready, 1833, canvas, 32 × 25 cm.
His sons Thomas G. Linnell and William were also excellent landscape painters.
Web links
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- AT Story: Bio 1892 (engl.)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Linnell, John |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | English painter |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 16, 1792 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Bloomsbury |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 20, 1882 |
| Place of death | Redhill ( Surrey ) |