Bartholomew Dandridge (artist) facts for kids
Bartholomew Dandridge (born in 1691, and likely passed away around 1754) was a talented English artist. He was known for painting portraits of people.
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About Bartholomew Dandridge
Bartholomew Dandridge was the son of a house-painter. This means his father painted buildings. Bartholomew learned how to paint at special art schools. He studied at Sir Godfrey Kneller's academy. He also attended the St Martin's Lane Academy.
A Popular Portrait Painter
Dandridge became a very popular portrait painter in London. He worked for over 40 years. His style was similar to another artist named John Vanderbank. In 1732, he received an important job. Lord Barington asked him to paint a portrait of Frederick, Prince of Wales. This painting showed the Prince riding a horse.
In 1733, Dandridge moved to a new home. It was at 55, Great Queen Street. This building used to be part of Sir Godfrey Kneller's house. Sir Godfrey Kneller was his former teacher.
His Unique Art Style
Bartholomew Dandridge helped create a new type of painting. It was called a "conversation piece." These paintings showed groups of people interacting. To plan these, he would make small models of figures. This helped him see how light and shadows would look.
Where to See His Art
Many of Dandridge's paintings are in museums today. You can find his portraits of the historian Nathaniel Hooke and Frederick, Prince of Wales at the National Portrait Gallery. Another painting there is thought to be of William Kent.
The Fitzwilliam Museum also has a painting by Dandridge. It is called Portrait of a Painter. Some people think this might be a self-portrait. He might have painted it in 1729. However, we are not completely sure who the person in the painting is.
