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Lærred af linned · Ægthedscertifikat · Leveres over hele verden Thomas Murray · 1663 – 1734

Sir Hugh Clopton (1671–1751)

1724 · Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, Avon · original 97 x 85 cm

1724 portrait of Sir Hugh Clopton by Thomas Murray. Baroque style, rich detail & opulent attire. Explore this stunning 18th-century English artwork.

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 1 af 27 værker af Thomas Murray
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$17829 × 35 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Samme størrelse som originalen$39885 × 97 cm Bestil i original størrelse

King William III

1650 · National Portrait Gallery, London · original 243.5 x 151.8cm

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 2 af 27 værker af Thomas Murray
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$17825 × 40 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Samme størrelse som originalen$1256152 × 244 cm Bestil i original størrelse

William Dampier

1698 · original 75 x 63 cm

1698 portrait of William Dampier by Thomas Murray. A classical Dutch Golden Age bust in rich browns & creams, showcasing realistic detail & dramatic lighting. Explore this 75x63cm oil on canvas.

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 3 af 27 værker af Thomas Murray
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$17829 × 35 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Samme størrelse som originalen$29263 × 75 cm Bestil i original størrelse

John Flamsteed (1646–1719)

1680 · The Royal Society, London · original 91 x 78 cm

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 4 af 27 værker af Thomas Murray
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$17829 × 35 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Samme størrelse som originalen$36478 × 91 cm Bestil i original størrelse

John Radcliffe (1652–1714), Physician (after Godfrey Kneller)

1731 · st Bartholomew’s Hospital Museum And Archive, London · original 120 x 95 cm

Admire 'John Radcliffe,' a refined 1731 portrait by Thomas Murray, showcasing Baroque elegance & skill. A captivating glimpse into 18th-century British society.

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 5 af 27 værker af Thomas Murray
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$17827 × 37 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Samme størrelse som originalen$49395 × 120 cm Bestil i original størrelse

Thomas Howard (1585–1646), 14th Earl of Arundel

The Royal Society, London · original 76 x 64 cm

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 6 af 27 værker af Thomas Murray
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$17829 × 35 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Samme størrelse som originalen$29664 × 76 cm Bestil i original størrelse

Edward Russell, Earl of Orford (1652–1727), Captain John Benbow (1653–1702), and Admiral Ralph Delavall (c.1645–1707)

Se det mest populære værk af Thomas Murray rangeret som nr. 7: Edward Russell, Earl of Orford (1652–1727), Captain John Benbow (1653–1702), and Admiral Ralph Delavall (c.1645–1707)

1693 · Government Art Collection, London · original 152 x 194 cm

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 7 af 27 værker af Thomas Murray
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$17836 × 28 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Samme størrelse som originalen$1034194 × 152 cm Bestil i original størrelse

Portrait of an Unknown Man in a Blue Cloak

1702 · National Trust, York · original 127 x 102 cm

Admire 'Portrait of an Unknown Man in a Blue Cloak' (1702) by Thomas Murray – a stunning Baroque oil painting showcasing meticulous detail & classical elegance. Explore this captivating 18th-century portrait.

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 8 af 27 værker af Thomas Murray
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$17829 × 35 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Samme størrelse som originalen$540102 × 127 cm Bestil i original størrelse

Richard Waller (1655–1715)

The Royal Society, London · original 75 x 63 cm

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 9 af 27 værker af Thomas Murray
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$17829 × 35 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Samme størrelse som originalen$29263 × 75 cm Bestil i original størrelse

Lady Mary Booth (1704–1772), Later Countess of Stamford

1717 · National Trust, Bodmin · original 76 x 64 cm

Admire Thomas Murray’s 1717 portrait of Lady Mary Booth, a stunning Rococo example showcasing elegance & wealth. Explore this exquisite piece of Scottish art history.

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 10 af 27 værker af Thomas Murray
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$17829 × 35 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Samme størrelse som originalen$29664 × 76 cm Bestil i original størrelse

Edmond Halley (1656–1742)

Bodleianbiblioteket, Oxford · original 127 x 102 cm

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 11 af 27 værker af Thomas Murray
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$17829 × 35 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Samme størrelse som originalen$540102 × 127 cm Bestil i original størrelse

Queen Anne (1665–1714)

Royal Hospital Chelsea, London · original 240 x 148 cm

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 12 af 27 værker af Thomas Murray
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$17825 × 40 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Samme størrelse som originalen$1213148 × 240 cm Bestil i original størrelse

Edmond Halley (1656–1742)

1690 · The Royal Society, London · original 77 x 64 cm

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 13 af 27 værker af Thomas Murray
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$17829 × 35 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Samme størrelse som originalen$29864 × 77 cm Bestil i original størrelse

Colonel Greville (or Neville)

St John's College, Oxford · original 74 x 61 cm

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 14 af 27 værker af Thomas Murray
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$17829 × 35 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Samme størrelse som originalen$28561 × 74 cm Bestil i original størrelse

King George I (1660–1727)

1722 · Merchant Adventurers’ Hall, York · original 235 x 140 cm

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 15 af 27 værker af Thomas Murray
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$17824 × 42 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Samme størrelse som originalen$1135140 × 235 cm Bestil i original størrelse

Philippa (1314 –1369), Queen Consort of Edward III

1710 · The Queen's College, Oxford · original 241 x 150 cm

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 16 af 27 værker af Thomas Murray
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$17825 × 40 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Samme størrelse som originalen$1232150 × 241 cm Bestil i original størrelse

John Benbow (1653–1702), Sir Ralph Delavalle (c.1645–1707), and Thomas Phillips (c.1635–1693)

1693 · original 152 x 193 cm

Admire 'John Benbow' by Thomas Murray (1693). A Dutch Golden Age portrait of three aristocratic men seated before a dramatic seascape & globe. Rich colors, masterful realism – a stunning piece.

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 17 af 27 værker af Thomas Murray
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$22836 × 28 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Samme størrelse som originalen$1079193 × 152 cm Bestil i original størrelse

Robert Eglesfield (c.1295–1349), Founder of the College

1723 · The Queen's College, Oxford · original 242 x 152 cm

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 18 af 27 værker af Thomas Murray
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$17825 × 40 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Samme størrelse som originalen$1251152 × 242 cm Bestil i original størrelse

Sir John Vanbrugh

1718 · original 90 x 70 cm

Admire Thomas Murray’s 1718 portrait of Sir John Vanbrugh – a Baroque masterpiece! Rich velvet, gold embroidery & dramatic lighting capture this affluent gentleman's status. Oil on canvas.

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 19 af 27 værker af Thomas Murray
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$17828 × 36 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Samme størrelse som originalen$33970 × 90 cm Bestil i original størrelse

William Lancaster (1650–1717), Provost (1704–1717)

The Queen's College, Oxford · original 125 x 100 cm

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 20 af 27 værker af Thomas Murray
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$17828 × 35 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Samme størrelse som originalen$526100 × 125 cm Bestil i original størrelse

Henry Bradshaigh

1685 · Wigan Arts And Heritage Service, Wigan · original 125 x 100 cm

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 21 af 27 værker af Thomas Murray
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$17828 × 36 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Samme størrelse som originalen$526100 × 125 cm Bestil i original størrelse

William Lancaster (1650–1717), Provost (1704–1717) (copy)

The Queen's College, Oxford · original 126 x 102 cm

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 22 af 27 værker af Thomas Murray
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$17828 × 35 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Samme størrelse som originalen$537102 × 126 cm Bestil i original størrelse

Sir Hans Sloane (1660–1753)

1725 · original 125 x 99 cm

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 23 af 27 værker af Thomas Murray
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$17828 × 35 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Samme størrelse som originalen$52299 × 125 cm Bestil i original størrelse

Thomas Tevor (1658–1750), 1st Lord Trevor

original 37 x 28 cm

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 24 af 27 værker af Thomas Murray
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$17828 × 35 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Samme størrelse som originalen$17928 × 37 cm Bestil i original størrelse

William Wake (1657–1737), Archbishop of Canterbury

original 76 x 61 cm

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularitet: Nr. 25 af 27 værker af Thomas Murray
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

fra$17829 × 34 cm Bestil dette kunstværk

Samme størrelse som originalen$28961 × 76 cm Bestil i original størrelse

Kunstneren

Thomas Murray

1663 – 1734

Hurtige fakta

Movementsbaroque
Top-ranked workSir Hugh Clopton (1671–1751)
Museums on APSNational Portrait Gallery, Government Art Collection, Bodleianbiblioteket, Royal Hospital Chelsea, The Royal Society
Lifespan71 years
Works on APS27
Color intensitymonochromatic
Art periodEarly Modern
Also known asMurrey

Biografi

Early Life and Apprenticeship

Thomas Murray, born in Scotland in 1663, emerged during a period of significant artistic transition. While details surrounding his early upbringing remain somewhat elusive, it is known that he initially received instruction from a member of the esteemed De Critz family—a lineage renowned for their limner work and heraldic painting. This foundational training likely instilled in Murray a meticulous attention to detail and an appreciation for refined technique. However, recognizing the burgeoning demand for portraiture, his artistic path soon led him to London and the studio of John Riley, arguably the most successful portraitist of the late 17th century England. Riley’s workshop was a hub of activity, catering to the aristocracy and gentry, and Murray quickly absorbed the prevailing style—a focus on capturing likeness with an emphasis on facial features, often leaving the broader composition and background details to assistants. This division of labor was common at the time, but it shaped Murray's early career trajectory.

A Flourishing Portrait Practice

Following Riley’s death in 1691, Murray inherited not only his studio space but also a substantial clientele. He rapidly established himself as a prominent portrait painter, becoming highly sought after by noble patrons and individuals of standing. The early years of the 18th century saw him consistently engaged in commissions, painting members of Parliament, military figures, and other influential personalities. His style, while initially derivative of Riley’s, gradually developed its own distinct character—a refined elegance coupled with a remarkable ability to convey personality through subtle nuances of expression. Murray's success wasn’t solely attributable to his artistic skill; he cultivated a reputation for being courteous, diligent, and attentive to the needs of his sitters, fostering strong relationships that secured repeat business and valuable referrals.

Royal Commissions and Artistic Recognition

A pivotal moment in Murray’s career arrived in 1703 when he received the prestigious commission to paint Queen Anne for the Society of the Middle Temple. This portrait, a testament to his growing reputation, solidified his position among the leading artists of the day. The work exemplifies his mastery of capturing regal bearing and dignified composure. Beyond this significant royal commission, Murray continued to receive commissions from prominent figures, including William Dampier, the renowned explorer, whose portrait showcases his ability to depict character and experience. He was a prolific artist, producing numerous portraits that now grace both public institutions and private collections.

The Uffizi Self-Portrait and Later Life

In 1708, Murray embarked on a journey to Italy, a common practice for aspiring artists seeking inspiration from the Old Masters. During his visit to Florence, he contributed a self-portrait to the esteemed Uffizi Gallery—a gesture that underscored his ambition and desire for recognition within the broader European art world. This portrait, like many of his others, was subsequently engraved, further disseminating his image and style. Despite achieving considerable financial success – it is reported he left £40,000 upon his death in 1734—Murray’s later life was marked by a degree of irony. He had reportedly complained of poverty throughout his career, yet amassed a substantial fortune through shrewd investments alongside his painting practice. His will stipulated the erection of a monument with a bust in Westminster Abbey, but only if it did not prove too costly. Ultimately, his nephew deemed the cost prohibitive and instead buried him in St. Paul’s, Covent Garden, leaving the grand memorial unrealized.

Legacy and Historical Significance

Thomas Murray occupies a fascinating position within the history of British portraiture. He was not an innovator in the same vein as Van Dyck or Reynolds, but he was a highly skilled craftsman who successfully catered to the tastes of his era. His portraits offer valuable insights into the social and political landscape of early 18th-century England, capturing the likenesses of individuals who shaped the nation’s destiny. While often described as a “face painter,” relying on assistants for broader compositional elements, Murray's ability to imbue his sitters with personality and dignity remains undeniable. His work serves as a compelling reminder of the importance of portraiture in documenting history and preserving the memory of those who came before. His contribution lies not in revolutionizing artistic technique but in consistently delivering high-quality portraits that met the demands of a discerning clientele, securing his place as one of Scotland’s most successful portrait painters.

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