Both institutions have also acquired major English portraits this year.

In close-up views, the loosened brushwork and intensified colors of his English portraits work brilliantly.

Thomas Phillips (18 October 1770 - 20 April 1845) was a leading English portrait and subject painter.

George Patten (1801 - 1865) was an English portrait and historical painter.

Other books were involved, according to current scholarship, and accessible English portraits in some cases.

Edward Haytley (dates unknown, but work documented 1740 - 1764) was an English portrait and landscape painter of the 18th century.

William Hilton (3 June 1786 - 30 December 1839), was an English portrait and history painter.

Charles Baxter (March 1809 - 10 January 1879) was an English portrait and subject painter, known especially for his portraits of pretty young women.

Before the publication of the first edition of Granger's work in 1769 five shillings was considered a good price by collectors for any English portrait.

Francis Wheatley (1747-June 28, 1801) was an English portrait and landscape painter.