约翰·霍普纳, 1758 – 1810

The 100 Most Famous Paintings by 约翰·霍普纳

The painting that made 约翰·霍普纳 famous is Francis Rawdon-Hastings (1754-1826), 2nd Earl of Moira and 1st Marquess of Hastings (1793); it hangs in the 白金汉宫, 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 约翰·霍普纳 in our catalogue, these 100 are the most admired, each presented with its date, its museum and what sets it apart.

Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated October 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.

Portrait of 约翰·霍普纳
约翰·霍普纳 · 1758 – 1810
Born · died
1758 – 1810, 白教堂
Movement
Neoclassicism
Works in our catalogue
316
Most famous
Francis Rawdon-Hastings (1754-1826), 2nd Earl of Moira and 1st Marquess of Hastings (1793)
Most works at
皇家收藏馆

约翰·霍普纳: the ten masterpieces

Francis Rawdon-Hastings (1754-1826), 2nd Earl of Moira and 1st Marquess of Hastings (1793) by 约翰·霍普纳
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Francis Rawdon-Hastings (1754-1826), 2nd Earl of Moira and 1st Marquess of Hastings

1793 · Oil On Canvas · 白金汉宫, 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) by 约翰·霍普纳
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Edward, Duke of Kent (1767-1820)

1797 · Oil On Canvas · 白金汉宫, 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) by 约翰·霍普纳
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Mrs. Richard Bache (Sarah Franklin, 1743–1808)

1793 · Oil On Canvas · 大都会艺术博物馆, 纽约

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) by 约翰·霍普纳
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Major Thomas Pechell (1753–1826)

1799 · Oil On Canvas · 大都会艺术博物馆, 纽约

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) by 约翰·霍普纳
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Mrs. Abington

1784 · Oil On Canvas · 史密森尼美国艺术博物馆, 华盛顿特区

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) by 约翰·霍普纳
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Richard Humphreys, the Boxer

1783 · Print · 大都会艺术博物馆, 纽约

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) by 约翰·霍普纳
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Francis Russell (1765-1802), 5th Duke of Bedford

1796 · Oil On Canvas · 白金汉宫, 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) by 约翰·霍普纳
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The Little Gardener

1758 · Oil On Canvas · 底特律艺术学院, 底特律

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) by 约翰·霍普纳
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Mrs Jordan (1761-1816) as the Comic Muse

1785 · Oil On Canvas · 白金汉宫, 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) by 约翰·霍普纳
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Portrait of Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751-1816)

1790 · Oil On Canvas · 冬宫博物馆, 圣彼得堡

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 约翰·霍普纳 masterpieces, 11 to 100

The Frankland Sisters (1795) by 约翰·霍普纳
#12

The Frankland Sisters

1795 · 国家美术馆

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…

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Mrs. Dottin (1803) by 约翰·霍普纳
#13

Mrs. Dottin

1803 · 底特律艺术学院

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…

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The Hoppner Children (1791) by 约翰·霍普纳
#14

The Hoppner Children

1791 · 国家美术馆

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…

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Irish Gentleman (1784) by 约翰·霍普纳
#15

Irish Gentleman

1784 · 史密森尼美国艺术博物馆

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…

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Susannah Edith, Lady Rowley (1785) by 约翰·霍普纳
#16

Susannah Edith, Lady Rowley

1785 · 底特律艺术学院

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…

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Portrait of a man (1790) by 约翰·霍普纳
#17

Portrait of a man

1790 · 华沙国家博物馆

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…

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Lady Cunliffe (1782) by 约翰·霍普纳
#19

Lady Cunliffe

1782 · 国家美术馆

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…

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William Pitt (1805) by 约翰·霍普纳
#20

William Pitt

1805 · 国家肖像美术馆

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…

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Master Orde (1806) by 约翰·霍普纳
#22

Master Orde

1806 · 卡内基美术馆

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…

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Thomas Williams (1800) by 约翰·霍普纳
#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.…

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John Granville (1790) by 约翰·霍普纳
#51

John Granville

1790 · 底特律艺术学院

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…

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Lord Hugh Seymour (1799) by 约翰·霍普纳
#54

Lord Hugh Seymour

1799 · 国家海事博物馆

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…

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IOSEPH HAYDEN, M.D. Oxon. (1791) by 约翰·霍普纳
#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…

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Elizabeth James Parkyns (1794) by 约翰·霍普纳
#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.…

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Agnes Coussmaker (1788) by 约翰·霍普纳
#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…

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The subjects 约翰·霍普纳 painted most

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

Where to see 约翰·霍普纳's paintings

The 8 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.

Museum City Works by 约翰·霍普纳 Paintings from this list
皇家收藏馆, 伦敦皇家收藏馆 伦敦 13 Princess Sophia (1777-1848), Princess Mary (1776-1857), William IV (1765-1837), when Duke of Clarence
大都会艺术博物馆, 纽约大都会艺术博物馆 纽约 11 Mrs. Richard Bache (Sarah Franklin, 1743–1808), Major Thomas Pechell (1753–1826), Richard Humphreys, the Boxer
白金汉宫, London白金汉宫 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
底特律艺术学院, 底特律底特律艺术学院 底特律 4 The Little Gardener, Mrs. Dottin, Susannah Edith, Lady Rowley
国家美术馆, 华盛顿国家美术馆 华盛顿 4 The Frankland Sisters, The Hoppner Children, Lady Cunliffe
国家海事博物馆, 伦敦国家海事博物馆 伦敦 4 Lord Hugh Seymour, Captain Peter Parker (1785–1814)
苏格兰国家肖像画廊, Edinburgh苏格兰国家肖像画廊 Edinburgh 3 Sir Thomas Strange, 1756-1841. Chief Justice in Madras, Sir Ralph Abercromby (1734–1801), General
史密森尼美国艺术博物馆, 华盛顿特区史密森尼美国艺术博物馆 华盛顿特区 2 Mrs. Abington, Irish Gentleman

约翰·霍普纳, decade by decade: the defining painting of each

  1. 1770s
  2. 1780s
    Mrs. Abington (1784) by 约翰·霍普纳
    No. 5 of 100

    Mrs. Abington

    Age 22 – 31 · 史密森尼美国艺术博物馆

    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) by 约翰·霍普纳
    Rank 13 / 100

    Mrs. Dottin

    Age 42 – 51 · 底特律艺术学院

    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

约翰·霍普纳's masterpieces: questions and answers

Which painting is 约翰·霍普纳 best known for?Show the answer

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

How old was 约翰·霍普纳 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 约翰·霍普纳 was born in 1758.

What are 约翰·霍普纳'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 and Portrait of Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751-1816). The ranking above gives the year and the museum of each.

How many works did 约翰·霍普纳 paint?Show the answer

Our catalogue lists 316 works by 约翰·霍普纳, dated from 1778 to 1810.

In which museums can I see 约翰·霍普纳's masterpieces?Show the answer

Most of them are in 皇家收藏馆 (伦敦), 大都会艺术博物馆 (纽约) and 白金汉宫 (London). The table above lists the museums one by one.

When did 约翰·霍普纳 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 约翰·霍普纳?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 约翰·霍普纳's favourite subjects?Show the answer

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

Which technique did 约翰·霍普纳 favour?Show the answer

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

What art movement is 约翰·霍普纳 part of?Show the answer

Neoclassicism, as the paintings on this page show.

Which masterpieces by 约翰·霍普纳 hang at the 皇家收藏馆?Show the answer

Princess Sophia (1777-1848), Princess Mary (1776-1857) and William IV (1765-1837), when Duke of Clarence are among the 8 works on this page held by the 皇家收藏馆, 伦敦.

Can I own a reproduction of a 约翰·霍普纳 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 约翰·霍普纳

早年生活、家庭与艺术启蒙

1758年,约翰·霍普纳出生于伦敦白教堂的一个德国裔家庭。他的母亲曾是皇室宫廷中的一名德国侍从,这份特殊的身份让这个家庭从诞生之初便与皇室宫廷有着紧密的联系。这种早期的生活环境潜移默化地塑造了他的生命轨迹,尽管他最初的艺术之路并非通往视觉艺术,而是通往音乐。在少年时代,他曾担任皇家礼拜堂的唱诗班成员,这份工作虽然磨练了他的自律,但终究无法抵挡他内心对绘画艺术那份强烈的向往。

1775年,随着进入皇家艺术学院深造,约翰·霍普纳正式踏入了艺术殿堂。他凭借过人的天赋,迅速通过学院的认可证明了自己的技术实力。1778年,他凭借写生能力获得了银奖,这不仅是对他敏锐观察力的实践验证,更是他艺术生涯的奠基石。到了1782年,他凭借关于《李尔王》的历史画作,一举夺得学院的金奖。这些早期的辉煌成就,为他日后成为定义其职业生涯的高级社交圈肖像画家,奠定了坚实的技术基础。

名声鹊起与传世杰作

通过捕捉那个时代最具影响力人物的神韵,约翰·霍普纳成功跻身于英国上流社会的顶层。他游刃有余地处理各种社交名流的委任,这使得他的肖像画——包括威尔士亲王、约克公爵与公爵夫人、罗德尼勋爵以及纳尔逊勋爵的作品——得以悬挂在圣詹姆斯宫的国事厅内。这些作品不仅仅是装饰,更是他职业地位的象征。虽然早期的历史画为他赢得了赞誉,但评论家们始终认为,他笔下的女性与儿童肖像才是其艺术成就的巅峰之作。

他在刻画人物性格方面的造诣,在《饰演〈第十二夜〉中维奥拉的乔丹夫人》一作中体现得最为淋漓尽致,这件杰作现由位于英国伦敦的 英国遗产委员会 所收藏。这幅作品完美展示了定义其艺术生涯的精湛技艺。除了在画布上的挥洒,约翰·霍普纳还积极参与当时的文学文化活动。1803年,他出版了《淑女肖像系列》,到了1805年,他又推出了一部将东方故事翻译成英文诗歌的著作。这些跨界的尝试表明,这位艺术家的影响力早已渗透进那个时代的知识与社会肌理之中。

技法与风格

约翰·霍普纳的艺术灵魂与其对色彩的驾驭能力密不可分。他被广泛誉为一位卓越的色彩大师,能够以精妙的颜料控制力来勾勒人物的轮廓与神韵。他的笔触从不显得拘谨或刻意追求精细,反而呈现出一种开阔而自由的质感。这种灵动的笔法使他能够超越单纯的模仿,赋予肖像画一种独特的生命力,从而使他的作品在那个时代较为刻板的学院派传统中脱颖而出。

在创作手法上,约书亚·雷诺兹的影子在约翰·霍普纳的作品中清晰可见。他深受雷诺兹的影响,其创作方式在神韵上与这位艺术大师遥相呼应。这种影响在画作中表现得尤为明显,尤其是那种隐约透出的雷诺兹式的迷人魅力,体现在对光影的细腻处理,以及笼罩在模特周身那层柔和、富有绘画感的氛围之中。他并非机械地复制风格,而是巧妙地转化了其艺术原则,以满足自己独特的表现需求。

在实际创作中,这种融合造就了一种兼具自然主义与贵族优雅感的独特风格。他擅长运用明暗对照法来塑造形体,通过光与影的戏剧性交织,将人物从幽暗的背景中引向观众的视线。这种技法在处理质感方面表现得尤为出色,无论是发丝的纤毫毕现,还是学术长袍那厚重的褶皱,都显得栩栩如生。他驾驭这些元素的能力,确保了他的肖像画拥有一种强烈的存在感,即便在今日看来,依然能带给观众直观的视觉冲击力。

圈子、对手与追随者

约翰·霍普纳的职业生涯在与托马斯·劳伦斯(Thomas Lawrence)的激烈竞争中显得尤为鲜明。这种竞争不仅仅是名望之争,更是为了争夺伦敦精英阶层关注度的直接角逐。这两位艺术大师之间的紧张关系在1803年至1809年间表现得尤为具体,当时他们竟然共用同一位助手 Samuel Lane。这种人员上的重叠,深刻揭示了那个时代肖像画市场极其狭窄且竞争残酷的现状。

他的专业社交网络广泛延伸,并与英国艺术的最高殿堂产生了重要的交集。大约在1788年,他曾参与 Thomas Gainsborough 的作品创作,具体为塔尔博特伯爵夫人夏洛特(Charlotte, Countess Talbot)肖像画的背景绘制。此外,他还与雕刻家查尔斯·威尔金(Charles Wilkin)紧密合作,以制作他的系列肖像画。这些合作伙伴关系表明,他的艺术产出在很大程度上依赖于一套成熟的技术专家体系,从而使他的作品能够触及更广泛的受众。

今日何处寻觅其艺术踪迹

约翰·霍普纳的作品在国际各大博物馆中的现身,印证了其艺术影响力早已跨越了不列颠群岛的边界。在遥远的美国,纽约的大都会艺术博物馆珍藏着他的两件杰作,而辛辛那提的泰夫特艺术博物馆则保留着另外两幅佳作。通过这些珍贵的艺术遗存,观众可以直观地领略他在描绘那个时代上流社会肖像时,对色彩与形态所展现出的卓越驾驭能力。

而在英国本土,他的艺术遗产则散落在数个关键的文化殿堂之中。伦敦的英国遗产委员会(English Heritage)悉心保存着一件具有里程碑意义的作品,即《饰演〈第十二夜〉中维奥拉的乔丹夫人》,这件作品无疑是他精湛肖像技艺的绝佳写照。与此同时,伦敦的国家航海博物馆也收藏有他的画作,使他的艺术气息在英国的海军与社会历史长河中得以延续。此外,位于阿伯里斯特威斯的威尔士国家图书馆的馆藏中,亦有一件他的传世之作。

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