Henry Walton (English painter) facts for kids

Lady Grant, Wife of Sir James Grant by Henry Walton, Yale Center for British Art, 1775

Henry Walton (1746–1813) was an English painter and art dealer. He was known for his beautiful portraits and later for scenes of everyday life.

Henry Walton's Artistic Journey

Early Life and Training

Not much is known about Henry Walton's early years. We do know that in 1770, he moved to London. There, he began to study art. He attended the St. Martin's Lane Academy, a well-known art school at the time.

His Art and Career

Henry Walton was mostly a portrait painter. He used oil paints to create large portraits. He also made tiny, detailed pictures called miniatures. These were often painted on ivory or metal.

Later in his career, Walton started painting genre works. These are pictures that show scenes from everyday life. They might show people working, playing, or just going about their day.

Besides painting, Henry Walton also worked as an art dealer. This meant he bought and sold artworks. He also gave advice to important art collectors. He helped them choose which paintings to buy for their own collections.