Horace Hone facts for kids
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Horace Hone
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| Born | 11 February 1754 Frith Street, London, England
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| Died | 25 May 1825 (aged 71) London
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Horace Hone (born February 11, 1754 – died May 25, 1825) was a talented English painter. He was especially known for creating tiny, detailed paintings called miniatures.
Early Life and Family
Horace Hone was born in 1754 in Frith Street, a part of London, England. His parents were Nathaniel and Mary Hone. His father, Nathaniel, was also a famous artist who painted miniatures. He taught young Horace how to paint.
Horace was the oldest of ten children. Only five of his siblings lived to be adults. His brother, John Camillus, also became an artist.
In 1770, when he was 16, Horace Hone joined the Royal Academy school. This was a very important art school in London. He first showed his paintings at the Royal Academy in 1772. In 1779, he became an associate member, which was a big step for an artist.
Horace Hone married a woman named Sophia Dapper. They had one daughter, Mary Sophia Matilda. She never married and passed away in 1832.
Painting Career
From 1782 to 1804, Horace Hone lived and worked in Dublin, Ireland. He was invited there by Countess Temple, whose husband was the viceroy (a ruler representing the king). Hone also spent some time working in London during this period.
While in Ireland, Hone painted portraits of many important people. These included famous figures like the Earl of Charlemont and Lord Edward Fitzgerald. He also painted the well-known actress Mrs. Siddons in 1784.
Hone mostly used watercolour paints for his miniatures. Sometimes, he also used enamel, which is a type of glass-like paint. He even created some engravings, which are pictures made by carving into a surface.
During his time in Dublin, Hone lived in several different places. He lived on Capel Street, Dorset Street, Nassau Street, and Charlemont Street. In 1795, he was given a special title: miniature painter to the prince of Wales. This was a great honor!
Hone showed his paintings in different exhibitions in Dublin. However, after the Act of Union in 1802, many important people left Dublin. This made it harder for artists like Hone to find work.
Later Years and Passing
In 1804, Horace Hone left Dublin and moved to Bath, England. Later, he set up his art studio in Dover Street, London. He continued to show his paintings at the Royal Academy until 1822.
In his later years, Hone faced some health challenges. He suffered from a condition called gout for many years. In 1820, he successfully applied for a pension from the Royal Academy. This helped him financially.
Horace Hone passed away at his home on Dover Street on May 24, 1825. He was buried at St George's chapel in London.
