Thomas Hudson: A Life Dedicated to Elegance and Portraiture Thomas Hudson, a name synonymous with refined elegance in 18th-century English portraiture, emerged from the quiet coastal town of Bideford in Devon during 1701. While the precise details of his early life remain somewhat shrouded in obscurity – his exact birthplace is still debated – it’s clear that an innate artistic talent shone through from a young age. His journey began not with formal academies but under the tutelage of Jonathan Richardson, a prominent London artist and collector, who instilled within him a meticulous approach…