Thomas LawrenceRegno Unito, 1769–1830Portrait of Benjamin West
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This bust-length portrait of the prominent American artist, Benjamin West, was allegedly painted by Thomas Lawrence. Although its attribution remains uncertain, the portrait's style and execution recalls other portraits of West by Lawrence, including the full-length painting now in the National Gallery, London. This smaller version may have been created when West was at an advanced age, and no longer able to stand for extended periods of time. However, as an exact, yet more freely painted likeness of the London portrait, this version also may be a copy made by Lawrence or one of his pupils after the full-length version.
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- 1916.2059
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Nella vita di Thomas Lawrence
Tutta la vita1818
To the continent to paint the monarchs for the Waterloo Chamber
At last makes his postponed trip to the continent: first at Aachen, then in Vienna, he paints the allied monarchs and leaders for what will become the Waterloo Chamber series at Windsor Castle — his sitters include Alexander I of Russia, Francis I of Austria, Frederick William III of Prussia and the young Napoleon II. He will stay in Europe until 1820.
1819
From Vienna to Rome: Pope Pius VII
Still under orders from the Prince Regent, he leaves Vienna for Rome to paint Pope Pius VII and Cardinal Ercole Consalvi.
30 March 1820
Back in London and elected President the same evening
Arriving back in London, he finds that the president of the Royal Academy, Benjamin West, has died, and that very evening he is voted the new president; he will hold the post until his death ten years later.
1820s
The patronage of Robert Peel
Gains another important patron in Robert Peel, who commissions portraits of his family and a portrait of George Canning.
1820s
A trip to Paris: the portrait of Charles X
For the Waterloo series he travels to Paris to paint the newly crowned Charles X, taking with him Herman, the son of Isabella Wolff.
1820–1830
Post: President of the Royal Academy of Arts
