John Hoppner, 1758 – 1810

The 100 Most Famous Paintings by John Hoppner

The painting that made John Hoppner famous is Francis Rawdon-Hastings (1754-1826), 2nd Earl of Moira and 1st Marquess of Hastings (1793); it hangs in the Buckingham Palace, London. Edward, Duke of Kent (1767-1820) (1797) and Mrs. Richard Bache (Sarah Franklin, 1743–1808) (1793) follow it in the hearts of collectors and museum visitors. Of the 316 works by John Hoppner in our catalogue, these 100 are the most admired, each presented with its date, its museum and what sets it apart.

Rangirano prema našoj ocjeni popularnosti, koja objedinjuje broj pretraživanja, posjeta i narudžbi za svako djelo. Ažurirano Listopad 2026. Every masterpiece on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, at the size you choose.

Portret John Hoppner
John Hoppner · 1758 – 1810
Rođen · umro
1758 – 1810, Whitechapel
Pokret
Neoclassicism
Djela u našem katalogu
316
Najpoznatije
Francis Rawdon-Hastings (1754-1826), 2nd Earl of Moira and 1st Marquess of Hastings (1793)
Najviše djela u
Royal Collection

John Hoppner: the ten masterpieces

Francis Rawdon-Hastings (1754-1826), 2nd Earl of Moira and 1st Marquess of Hastings (1793) od John Hoppner
1

Francis Rawdon-Hastings (1754-1826), 2nd Earl of Moira and 1st Marquess of Hastings

1793 · Oil On Canvas · Buckingham Palace, London

The air in the room seems to thicken around the figure of Francis Rawdon-Hastings. He stands with a quiet, heavy authority, his gaze meeting the viewer with the steady confidence of a man accustomed to the weight of command. The scarlet of his military tunic burns against the deep, shadowed background, a sudden flash of color that anchors his entire being in the center of the frame. He holds documents…

Edward, Duke of Kent (1767-1820) (1797) od John Hoppner
2

Edward, Duke of Kent (1767-1820)

1797 · Oil On Canvas · Buckingham Palace, London

The Duke of Kent occupies the space with a quiet, commanding gravity. He is caught in a moment of stillness, his three-quarter length figure positioned slightly off-center, creating a sense of movement as if he has just turned to meet the viewer's gaze. The scarlet of his military tunic burns against a dark, atmospheric background, drawing the eye immediately to the structured silhouette of his uniform. Light pours in from…

Mrs. Richard Bache (Sarah Franklin, 1743–1808) (1793) od John Hoppner
3

Mrs. Richard Bache (Sarah Franklin, 1743–1808)

1793 · Oil On Canvas · Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Sarah Franklin Bache, daughter of Benjamin Franklin, appears in this 1793 portrait with a direct and steady gaze. The composition focuses on her upper torso, positioned slightly off-center to suggest a natural presence. She wears a white cap adorned with lace, which sits atop voluminous curls. A shawl of pale cream and blue hues is draped across her shoulders, its heavy folds rendered with loose, expressive brushwork that creates texture…

Major Thomas Pechell (1753–1826) (1799) od John Hoppner
4

Major Thomas Pechell (1753–1826)

1799 · Oil On Canvas · Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The portrait presents a man in a red military uniform, his figure centered against a dark, indistinct background. The composition focuses entirely on the subject, utilizing directional lighting to illuminate the face and upper body while leaving the surrounding space in shadow. This chiaroscuro approach sculpts the form, pulling the sitter forward through the dramatic interplay of light and dark. The subject's expression is serious, conveying a sense of quiet…

Mrs. Abington (1784) od John Hoppner
5

Mrs. Abington

1784 · Oil On Canvas · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.

A three-quarter view portrait from 1784, this work captures a woman positioned slightly off-center against a dark, atmospheric landscape. The composition focuses on the subject from the waist up, utilizing a palette of warm, muted tones. Creamy whites define her garment, contrasting with the soft flesh tones of her face and the deep browns and ochres of the background. Light enters from the upper left, illuminating her features and the…

Richard Humphreys, the Boxer (1783) od John Hoppner
6

Richard Humphreys, the Boxer

1783 · Print · Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The air feels heavy with the scent of dust and anticipation. Richard Humphreys stands poised in a moment of coiled energy, his body a landscape of tension. He is a man caught between the stillness of a pose and the sudden, violent movement of a strike. His fists are clenched, ready to meet an unseen opponent, while his musculature catches the light from the upper left, casting deep shadows that…

Francis Russell (1765-1802), 5th Duke of Bedford (1796) od John Hoppner
7

Francis Russell (1765-1802), 5th Duke of Bedford

1796 · Oil On Canvas · Buckingham Palace, London

In this full-length portrait, we encounter Francis Russell, the 5th Duke of Bedford, captured in a moment of quiet, aristocratic authority. He is positioned in a three-quarter view, his stance lending a sense of verticality that is echoed by the sweeping, heavy red drapery behind him. The composition is classical, using a directional light that illuminates his face and the front of his robes, while casting the rest of the…

The Little Gardener (1758) od John Hoppner
8

The Little Gardener

1758 · Oil On Canvas · Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit

A young girl sits in a three-quarter view, her gaze directed away from the viewer toward an unseen point to her right. She is positioned within a dense, atmospheric woodland where the background is composed of deep greens, browns, and ochres. Light enters from the upper left, catching the luminous white of her muslin gown and the soft pink of her sash. This illumination creates a sense of volume through…

Mrs Jordan (1761-1816) as the Comic Muse (1785) od John Hoppner
9

Mrs Jordan (1761-1816) as the Comic Muse

1785 · Oil On Canvas · Buckingham Palace, London

In this oil on canvas, painted between 1785 and 1786, we find ourselves drawn into a staged, mythological landscape. The central figure is Mrs. Jordan, a celebrated actress of the era, portrayed here not as herself, but in the role of the Comic Muse. She is positioned amidst a lush, dark landscape, her form illuminated by a strong light source that cuts through the atmospheric shadows. She wears a flowing,…

Portrait of Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751-1816) (1790) od John Hoppner
10

Portrait of Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751-1816)

1790 · Oil On Canvas · Ermitaž, Sankt Peterburg

The portrait presents a young man in three-quarter view, his features emerging from a dark, atmospheric background through a precise use of chiaroscuro. Light enters from the upper left, illuminating one side of the face while casting the other into soft shadow. This directional lighting creates a sense of three-dimensionality, sculpting the subject's expression of calm and composed elegance. The color palette remains muted, relying on deep browns, blacks, and…

More John Hoppner masterpieces, 11 to 100

The Frankland Sisters (1795) od John Hoppner
#12

The Frankland Sisters

1795 · National Gallery of Art

The Frankland Sisters is an oil painting on canvas by the British artist John Hoppner. Created in 1795, this double portrait captures Amelia and Marianne Frankland. The two…

Bring it home →
Mrs. Dottin (1803) od John Hoppner
#13

Mrs. Dottin

1803 · Detroit Institute of Arts

John Hoppner executed this oil on canvas portrait in 1803. The sitter is identified as Mrs. Dorothy Dottin, originally from Southampton, England. Some records associate the depicted person…

Bring it home →
The Hoppner Children (1791) od John Hoppner
#14

The Hoppner Children

1791 · National Gallery of Art

The Hoppner Children is a portrait from 1791 that captures three young individuals in a natural setting. The composition features the children seated on the ground, framed by…

Bring it home →
Irish Gentleman (1784) od John Hoppner
#15

Irish Gentleman

1784 · Smithsonian American Art Museum

The gaze of the Irish Gentleman meets the viewer from across the years, a silent presence captured in oil on canvas. This portrait, titled Irish Gentleman, emerges from…

Commission a hand-painted copy →
Susannah Edith, Lady Rowley (1785) od John Hoppner
#16

Susannah Edith, Lady Rowley

1785 · Detroit Institute of Arts

The oil on canvas titled Susannah Edith, Lady Rowley captures a moment of quiet poise from the late eighteenth century. Painted by John Hoppner, the work presents the…

Bring it home →
Portrait of a man (1790) od John Hoppner
#17

Portrait of a man

1790 · Narodni muzej u Varšavi

Portrait of a man by John Hoppner. This oil painting, dating to 1790, represents the work of an English portrait painter who achieved significant standing within the British…

Commission a hand-painted copy →
Lady Cunliffe (1782) od John Hoppner
#19

Lady Cunliffe

1782 · National Gallery of Art

The gaze of Lady Cunliffe meets the viewer from within this portrait by John Hoppner. Painted around 1781/1782, the work captures Harriet Kinloch, who would later become known…

Order a reproduction →
William Pitt (1805) od John Hoppner
#20

William Pitt

1805 · National Portrait Gallery

The gaze of William Pitt meets the viewer through this oil on canvas, a work emerging from the studio of John Hoppner. The portrait captures the statesman in…

Commission a hand-painted copy →
Master Orde (1806) od John Hoppner
#22

Master Orde

1806 · Carnegie Museum of Art

The portrait titled Master Orde is a work by the artist John Hoppner. It captures a young boy, a figure of quiet presence set against a dark, naturalistic…

Order a reproduction →
Thomas Williams (1800) od John Hoppner
#50

Thomas Williams

1800 · Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / The National Library of Wales

To stand before a portrait like this is to step directly across the threshold of an era—a moment suspended in the refined gravity of the early nineteenth century.…

Commission a hand-painted copy →
John Granville (1790) od John Hoppner
#51

John Granville

1790 · Detroit Institute of Arts

John Granville is an oil on canvas portrait executed by the British artist John Hoppner. Created between 1790 and 1795, the work belongs to the tradition of European…

Order a reproduction →
Lord Hugh Seymour (1799) od John Hoppner
#54

Lord Hugh Seymour

1799 · National Maritime Museum

John Hoppner's 1799 portrait of Vice-Admiral Lord Hugh Seymour is more than just a likeness; it’s a meticulously crafted tableau of naval authority, aristocratic grace, and the subtle…

Bring it home →
IOSEPH HAYDEN, M.D. Oxon. (1791) od John Hoppner
#63

IOSEPH HAYDEN, M.D. Oxon.

1791 · Royal College of Music Museum

This engraving, titled IOSEPH HAYDEN, M.D. Oxon., offers a quiet encounter with a man of significant standing. Created by John Hoppner in 1791, the work captures the likeness…

Order a reproduction →
Elizabeth James Parkyns (1794) od John Hoppner
#89

Elizabeth James Parkyns

1794 · Taft Museum of Art

In the quietude of a sun-drenched meadow, John Hoppner’s 1794 masterpiece, Elizabeth James Parkyns, invites the viewer into a realm where time seems to suspend its forward march.…

Bring it home →
Agnes Coussmaker (1788) od John Hoppner
#97

Agnes Coussmaker

1788 · Taft Museum of Art

John Hoppner’s “Agnes Coussmaker,” painted in 1788, is more than just a likeness; it's a window into the refined sensibilities of the late Georgian era. This captivating portrait…

Bring it home →

The subjects John Hoppner painted most

The four subjects that return most often among these masterpieces, with the finest example of each.

Where to see John Hoppner's paintings

8 muzeja u kojima se nalazi najviše djela s ove stranice.

Muzej Grad Djela autora John Hoppner Slike iz ovog popisa
Royal Collection, LondonRoyal Collection London 13 Princess Sophia (1777-1848), Princess Mary (1776-1857), William IV (1765-1837), when Duke of Clarence
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New YorkMetropolitan Museum of Art New York 11 Mrs. Richard Bache (Sarah Franklin, 1743–1808), Major Thomas Pechell (1753–1826), Richard Humphreys, the Boxer
Buckingham Palace, LondonBuckingham Palace London 4 Francis Rawdon-Hastings (1754-1826), 2nd Earl of Moira and 1st Marquess of Hastings, Edward, Duke of Kent (1767-1820), Francis Russell (1765-1802), 5th Duke of Bedford
Detroit Institute of Arts, DetroitDetroit Institute of Arts Detroit 4 The Little Gardener, Mrs. Dottin, Susannah Edith, Lady Rowley
National Gallery of Art, WashingtonNational Gallery of Art Washington 4 The Frankland Sisters, The Hoppner Children, Lady Cunliffe
National Maritime Museum, LondonNational Maritime Museum London 4 Lord Hugh Seymour, Captain Peter Parker (1785–1814)
Skotska nacionalna galerija portreta, EdinburghSkotska nacionalna galerija portreta Edinburgh 3 Sir Thomas Strange, 1756-1841. Chief Justice in Madras, Sir Ralph Abercromby (1734–1801), General
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.Smithsonian American Art Museum Washington, D.C. 2 Mrs. Abington, Irish Gentleman

John Hoppner, decade by decade: the defining painting of each

  1. 1770s
  2. 1780s
    Mrs. Abington (1784) od John Hoppner
    No. 5 of 100

    Mrs. Abington

    Godine 22 – 31 · Smithsonian American Art Museum

    A three-quarter view portrait from 1784, this work captures a woman positioned slightly off-center against a dark, atmospheric landscape. The composition focuses on the subject from the waist…

  3. 1790s
  4. 1800s
    Mrs. Dottin (1803) od John Hoppner
    Rank 13 / 100

    Mrs. Dottin

    Godine 42 – 51 · Detroit Institute of Arts

    John Hoppner executed this oil on canvas portrait in 1803. The sitter is identified as Mrs. Dorothy Dottin, originally from Southampton, England. Some records associate the depicted person…

  5. 1810s

John Hoppner's masterpieces: questions and answers

Which painting is John Hoppner best known for?Show the answer

Francis Rawdon-Hastings (1754-1826), 2nd Earl of Moira and 1st Marquess of Hastings (1793), Buckingham Palace, London. Next come Edward, Duke of Kent (1767-1820) (1797) and Mrs. Richard Bache (Sarah Franklin, 1743–1808) (1793).

How old was John Hoppner when painting Francis Rawdon-Hastings (1754-1826), 2nd Earl of Moira and 1st Marquess of Hastings?Show the answer

35 years old: Francis Rawdon-Hastings (1754-1826), 2nd Earl of Moira and 1st Marquess of Hastings dates from 1793 and John Hoppner was born in 1758.

What are John Hoppner's ten greatest paintings?Show the answer

Francis Rawdon-Hastings (1754-1826), 2nd Earl of Moira and 1st Marquess of Hastings, Edward, Duke of Kent (1767-1820), Mrs. Richard Bache (Sarah Franklin, 1743–1808), Major Thomas Pechell (1753–1826), Mrs. Abington, Richard Humphreys, the Boxer, Francis Russell (1765-1802), 5th Duke of Bedford, The Little Gardener, Mrs Jordan (1761-1816) as the Comic Muse i Portrait of Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751-1816). The ranking above gives the year and the museum of each.

How many works did John Hoppner paint?Show the answer

Our catalogue lists 316 works by John Hoppner, dated from 1778 to 1810.

In which museums can I see John Hoppner's masterpieces?Show the answer

Most of them are in Royal Collection (London), Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York) i Buckingham Palace (London). The table above lists the museums one by one.

When did John Hoppner paint the masterpieces?Show the answer

In 1790s: 39 of the 100 works on this page date from then, among them Francis Rawdon-Hastings (1754-1826), 2nd Earl of Moira and 1st Marquess of Hastings.

What are the first and last famous paintings of John Hoppner?Show the answer

The earliest on this page is Portrait of Mrs. Manning and Her Daughter (1778), the latest Portrait of Henry Reade Revell, Esq. (1810).

What were John Hoppner's favourite subjects?Show the answer

Man (13), Dark background (8) i Portrait (8), among the 100 works on this page.

Which technique did John Hoppner favour?Show the answer

Oil On Canvas: 26 of the 100 works on this page.

What art movement is John Hoppner part of?Show the answer

Neoclassicism, as the paintings on this page show.

Which masterpieces by John Hoppner hang at the Royal Collection?Show the answer

Princess Sophia (1777-1848), Princess Mary (1776-1857) i William IV (1765-1837), when Duke of Clarence are among the 8 works on this page held by the Royal Collection, London.

Can I own a reproduction of a John Hoppner masterpiece?Show the answer

Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, in the size you choose, from the painting's own page.

The life of John Hoppner

Rano djetinjstvo, obitelj i obuka

John Hoppner rođen je 1758. godine u Whitechapelu, u Londonu, u obitelji njemačkih roditelja. Njegova majka bila je jedna od njemačkih službenica na kraljevskoj palači, što je obitelji od samog početka omogućilo bliskost s dvorskim krugom. To rano okruženje oblikovalo je njegov životni put, iako je njegov početni interes bio više glazbeni nego vizualni. Kao dječak, služio je kao pjevač u kraljevskoj kapeli, u ulozi koja je zahtijevala veliku disciplinu, no koja na kraju nije mogla prkositi njegovoj urođenoj sklonosti prema umjetnosti.

Njegov službeni ulazak u svijet umjetnosti dogodio se 1775. godine kada je upisao Kraljevsku akademiju. Vrlo brzo je dokazao svoju tehničku kompetenciju kroz institucionalna priznanja. Godine 1778. primio je srebrnu medalju za crtanje iz prirode, što je bilo praktično potvrđenje njegovih izvrsnih vještina promatranja. Do 1782. godine, osvojio je zlatnu medalju Akademije za povijesno slikarstvo, postignuće stečeno za njegovo djelo o kralju Learu. Taj rani uspjeh postavio je tehničku podlogu neophodnu za portretno slikarstvo visokog društva koje će definirati njegovu karijeru.

Uspon do slave i značajna djela

John Hoppner je osigurao svoje mjesto u najvišim slojevima britanskog društva hvatajući sličice najutjecajnijih figura tog doba. Njegova sposobnost snalaženja u krunskim narudžbama visoke aristokracije donijela je da se njegovi portreti princa Walesa, vojvoda i vojvođice York, lorda Rodneyja i lorda Nelsona nađu u državnim apartmanima palače St James. Ti položaji nisu bili puka dekoracija; oni su bili dokaz njegovog profesionalnog statusa i priznanja. Iako su mu rane pohvale donijele povijesna slikarstva, upravo su njegovi prikazi žena i djece stalno bili prepoznati od strane kritičara kao njegovo najuspješnije stvaralaštvo.

Njegovo majstorstvo u dočaravanju karaktera možda je najočiglednije u djelu Mrs. Jordan kao Viola u 'Dvanaestoj noći', koje se danas nalazi u sklopu English Heritage u Londonu, Ujedinjeno Kraljevstvo. Ovo djelo demonstrira specifičnu vještinu koja je definirala njegovu karijeru. Izvan platna, John Hoppner je bio duboko uključen u književnu kulturu tog vremena. Godine 1803. objavio je Seriju portreta dama, a do 1805. godine izdao i zbirku prijevoda istočnjačkih priča u engleski stih. Ti poduhvati pokazuju umjetnika čiji je utjecaj protezao daleko izvan okvira platna, prodirući u intelektualnu i društvenu tkivinu tog razdoblja.

Tehnika i stil

Hoppnerova tehnička identitets neodvojiva je od njegove vještine upravljanja bojama. Smatran je izvrsnim koloristom koji je pomoću majstorskog kontrole pigmenta definirao svoje subjekte. Njegov pristup nikada nije bio krut niti pretjerano detaljistički; naprotiv, njegov je potez obilježen širinom i slobodom. Ta lepršavost omogućila mu je da nadilazi puku imitaciju, prožimajući svoje portrete specifičnom vitalnošću koja je njegovo djelo izdvajala od ukočenijih akademskih tradicija tog doba.

Nad Hoppnerovim metodama proteže se snažna sjena Joshue Reynoldsa. Bio je pod velikim utjecajem Reynoldsa, usvajajući način rada koji je odražavao osjećajnost tog utjelovljenog majstora. Taj utjecaj je najvidljiviji u načinu na koji njegove slike nose blijedi odsjaj Reynoldsovog šarma, posebice u rukovanju svjetlošću i mekoj, slikarskoj atmosferi koja obavija njegove modele. On nije samo kopirao stil; prilagodio je njegove principe vlastitim ekspresivnim potrebama.

U praksi je to rezultiralo stilom koji je balansirao naturalizam s određenom aristokratskom milinou. Koristio je chiaroscuro kako bi izobličio forme, izvlačeći figure iz mračnih pozadina kroz dramatičnu igru svjetla i sjene. Ta tehnika bila je posebno učinkovita u njegovim prikazima teksture, poput finih detalja kose ili teških nabora akademskih odora. Njegova sposobnost upravljanja ovim elementima osigurala je da njegovi portreti posjeduju fizičku prisutnost koja ostaje čitljiva i modernom oku.

Krugovi, rivali i učenici

Profesionalni život Johna Hoppnera obilježila je žestoka konkurencija s Thomasom Lawrenceom. Taj rivalitet nije bio samo pitanje ugleda, već izravna borba za pažnju londonske elite. Napetost između ova dva lika postala je fizički opipljiva između 1803. i 1809. godine, kada su zapravo dijelili istog asistenta, Samuela Lanea. Takav preklop u osoblju naglašava koliko su tržišta portreta u tom razdoblju bila usko i natjecateljno.

Njegova profesionalna mreža protezala se kroz značajne suradnje koje su se preplićale s najvišim slojevima britanske umjetnosti. Oko 1788. godine doprinio je radu Thomasa Gainsborougha, konkretno oslikavši pozadinu za portret Charlotte, grofice Talbot. Također je blisko surađivao s gravirom Charlesom Wilkinom kako bi proizveo svoju seriju portreta. Ova partnerstva pokazuju kako je njegov umjetnički opus za dosezanje šire publike oslanjao na strukturirani sustav tehničkih specijalista.

Gdje danas moći vidjeti njegova djela

Prisutnost umjetnika u vodećim svjetskim kolekcijama potvrđuje njegov neizbrisivi utjecaj koji se proteže daleko izvan granica Britanskih otoka. U Sjedinjenim Američkim Državama, Metropolitan Museum of Art u New Yorku čuva dva njegova remek-djela, dok Taft Museum of Art u Cincinnatiju posjeduje još dva. Ova djela pružaju izravan uvid u njegovu nevjerojatnu sposobnost oblikovanja boje i forme unutar aristokratskog portretizma njegovog doba.

U Ujedinjenom Kraljevstvu, njegovo umjetničko naslijeđe razกระจeno je kroz nekoliko ključnih institucija. English Heritage u Londonu čuva značajno djelo, točnije Mrs Jordan kao Viola u 'Dvanaestoj noći', koje služi kao savršen primjer njegovog vrhunskog majstorstva u portretizmu. National Maritime Museum u Londonu također posjeduje jednu od njegovih slika, čime se osigurava da njegov utjecaj ostane vidljiv u kontekstu britanske pomorske i društvene povijesti. Uz to, Nacionalna knjižnica Walesa u Aberystwythu čuva jedno djelo u svojoj kolekciji.

Sva 316 djela umjetnika John Hoppner →