John Giles Eccardt facts for kids
John Giles Eccardt was a talented painter from Germany. He was born around 1720 and passed away around 1779. He became well-known for painting portraits of people. A portrait is a picture of a person, often showing their face.
A Painter's Journey
John Giles Eccardt came to England with a famous French painter named Jean-Baptiste van Loo. Eccardt worked as Van Loo's helper. This was a great way for him to learn more about painting and meet important people.
When Van Loo decided to leave England, Eccardt stayed behind. He was ready to start his own painting business. He wanted to create beautiful portraits for people in England.
Painting Important People
Eccardt quickly became a popular artist. He painted many important people in British society. These included famous writers, politicians, and other leading figures of the time.
One of his most important supporters was Horace Walpole. Walpole was a famous writer, art historian, and politician. Eccardt painted Horace Walpole's portrait twenty-six times! This shows how much Walpole admired Eccardt's work.
John Giles Eccardt continued to paint portraits until his death in 1779. His paintings help us see what important people from the 1700s looked like.
Images for kids
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William Monckton-Arundell, 2nd Viscount Galway
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Sir Charles Hanbury Williams
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Conyers Middleton
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