A Life of Art and Diplomacy
Sir Robert Ker Porter was a British artist, writer, and diplomat. Born in Durham, England, he studied at the Royal Academy after being recommended by Benjamin West. His early career included painting altarpieces for churches in Shoreditch and Portsea, as well as works for St John's College, Cambridge. He gained significant attention as one of Britain's earliest panorama painters, creating massive works such as the 120-foot long Storming of Seringapatam and the Battle of Lodi, which were exhibited at the Lyceum Theatre.
Porter’s professional life was deeply intertwined with international service. He served as the historical painter to Tsar Alexander I of Russia and later held the position of British consul in Venezuela for fifteen years. His travels took him through Russia, Sweden, Spain, Portugal, the Caucasus, and Persia, where he documented his journeys through various writings and sketches.
Travels and Notable Works
During his extensive travels, Porter engaged in significant historical and archaeological observations. In Persia, he visited Tehran, Isfahan, and Persepolis, where he made drawings and transcribed cuneiform inscriptions. He is noted for being the first person to locate the tomb of Cyrus the Great in Pasargadae. His artistic output also included portraits, such as one of Fath-Ali Shah Qajar and a portrait of Simón Bolívar.
His literary contributions include several published accounts of his expeditions, such as:
- Letters from Portugal and Spain
- Travelling sketches in Russia and Sweden
- Travels in Georgia, Persia, Armenia, Ancient Babylonia, &c. &c.
Vraag en antwoord
Welke kleuren gebruikte Robert Ker Porter het meest vaak?
Het kleurprofiel van het werk van Robert Ker Porter is te zien op de Kleurenpalet van de kunstenaar pagina van de kunstenaar.
Welke kunstwerken van Robert Ker Porter worden het meest bekeken?
De Statistieken-pagina van Robert Ker Porter bevat statistieken die zijn berekend op basis van de kunstwerken van de kunstenaar die op deze website staan vermeld.
Kan ik de kunstwerken van Robert Ker Porter sorteren op kleur?
Op de Sorteren op kleur-pagina zijn de kunstwerken van Robert Ker Porter gesorteerd op kleur.
Hoe heeft de kunst van Robert Ker Porter zich in de loop der tijd ontwikkeld?
De carrière van Robert Ker Porter ontvouwt zich periode voor periode op de Loopbaanoverzicht pagina van de kunstenaar: een horizontale tijdlijn van de kunstwerken, gegroepeerd in hoofdstukken per carrièreperiode.
