A Life in Art
Henry Monro was a British painter born in London on 30 August 1791. Educated at Harrow School, he initially considered careers in the Navy and the Army before choosing to pursue art. He enrolled as a student at the Royal Academy in 1806, where he eventually achieved the position of student 'President'. His life was cut short when he died less than two months after being seized with a fatal malady in 1814.
Monro was associated with the Monro 'Academy', which was founded by his father, Thomas Monro. His artistic output included various media such as oil on canvas, pastel, pen and ink, and chalk.
Notable Works and Collections
Several of Monro's works are held in public collections across the United Kingdom. His piece The Disgrace of Cardinal Wolsey was posthumously awarded a premium of 100 guineas by the British Institution in 1814 and is part of the Tate Gallery collection in London. Other works found in various institutions include:
- Portraits held at the National Portrait Gallery, London, including works of Thomas Monro and Thomas Hearne.
- Self portraits and a study of a boy in armour located at the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge.
- Portraits of Edward Thomas Monro and Sarah Cox at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
- Four sketches held by the Indianapolis Museum of Art.
His repertoire also featured subjects such as Boys playing marbles, Hannah Monro, and Othello, Iago and Desdemona, which was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1813.
Questions & Answers
Can I sort Henry Monro's artworks by color?
The Spectral Index of Henry Monro is a page that organizes the artist's artworks by their colors.
How do I find all works by Henry Monro in a given medium?
Henry Monro's works can be browsed by medium on the artist's All Medium page.
Is there a timeline of Henry Monro's works?
A timeline of Henry Monro's works exists: the artist's Artwork Timeline page orders the artworks by creation date.
Can I explore Henry Monro's works by subject?
The Subject Atlas of Henry Monro is a page that maps the artist's artworks by their subjects.
