Philip James de Loutherbourg
General Edward Finch, 1756 - 1843. Soldier (Study related to The Battle of Alexandria and The Landing of British Troops at Aboukir)
About this artwork
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title:General Edward Finch, 1756 - 1843. Soldier (Study related to The Battle of Alexandria and The Landing of British Troops at Aboukir)
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accession number:PG 2683 B
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materials:Watercolour on paper
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date created:Unknown
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measurements:10.70 x 8.90 cm
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credit line:Purchased 1986
Philip James de Loutherbourg
Philip James de Loutherbourg
De Loutherbourg was born in Strasbourg, the son of a miniature painter and engraver. He trained in France, specialising in landscape painting, and he was subsequently made painter to Louis XIV. In 1771 he came to England at the invitation of the actor-manager, David Garrick and painted spectacular sets…
