[Born at Ennis, in Ireland, 1786. Still living.]
An honoured name in British art, and undoubtedly the head of the
charming and peculiar style which he adopted, after having employed his
genius on larger and more striking subjects. He has risen from obscurity
by the force of genius, and given to the world works which will not
readily perish. When fourteen years old admitted a student at the Royal
Academy. Elected Royal Academician in 1816. His works reveal great
delicacy and purity of mind. He is a consummate draughtsman and
colourist; and in the refined beauty and finish of his pictures, is not
surpassed by any of his contemporaries. Amongst his best works may be
reckoned those in the Vernon Gallery and in the collection of Mr.
Sheepshanks.
[By Christopher Moore. 1830.]