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thomas arrowsmith
19th Century
19th Century

thomas arrowsmith

Born 1772 Died 1830 Works span 1814–1830

Thomas Arrowsmith (1772 – 1830): A Quiet Master of British Portraiture Thomas Arrowsmith was a British portrait artist who flourished in the early 19th century, establishing himself as a respected figure within the artistic circles of London and Évreux. Though his output wasn’t prolific compared to contemporaries like Joshua Reynolds or Sir Thomas Lawrence, Arrowsmith's meticulous technique and understated elegance secured him a place…

7
dated works
1
chapters
1814
first work
1830
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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