James ThornhillEnglish, 1675–1734Study for an oval painting
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Where is “Study for an oval painting” now? Collection: Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Not on view at present. Checked September 25, 2026.
Victoria and Albert Museum
London, United Kingdom
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About the work
This drawing is a preparatory study for an oval painting. It depicts the rape of Orythia by Boreas. Thornhill sketched the composition in pen and ink, enhancing the darker passages with wash.
Victoria and Albert Museum
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- D.8-1891
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In the life of James Thornhill
The whole life1700
Son born: John Thornhill
1709
Daughter born: Jane Hogarth
1718
Post: court painter
1722–1734
Post: Member of Parliament of Great Britain
2 May 1723 · Membership
Royal Society
4 May 1734
Died
