Sir Richard Colt Hoare (1758–1838), 2nd Bt Richard Colt Hoare was born in Bath, Somerset, on December 22, 1758, the son of William Hoare, a prominent painter and art collector, and his wife, Mary. From an early age, he demonstrated a keen interest in artistic pursuits, mirroring his father’s passion for painting and sculpture. His formative years were steeped in the intellectual atmosphere of Bath society, where discussions on art and…