Stephen Slaughter facts for kids
Stephen Slaughter (born around 1697, died 1765) was a talented English artist who painted portraits. He spent some time working in Dublin, Ireland. There, he helped introduce the English style of portrait painting to the area.
The Life of Stephen Slaughter
Stephen Slaughter was the son of Stephen and Judith Slaughter. He was born in London and had a sister named Judith Lewis, who was also an artist. Some people think that John Lewis, another artist, was Stephen's brother-in-law. However, it's not certain if John Lewis was married to Judith Slaughter.
Stephen Slaughter began studying art in 1712 with a famous painter named Godfrey Kneller. Later, in 1720, he attended an art academy in London. This academy was run by Louis Cheron and John Vanderbank.
After his studies, Stephen Slaughter spent many years traveling abroad. He visited countries like France and Flanders (which is now part of Belgium). He returned to London around 1732 or 1733. In 1734, he moved to Dublin, Ireland, and visited there again in the 1740s. Stephen Slaughter had a big influence on other artists, especially Thomas Frye and James Latham.
In 1745, Stephen Slaughter received an important job. He became the Surveyor of the King's Pictures. This meant he was in charge of looking after the King's art collection. He took over this role from Peter Walton. From 1748 onwards, he also spent time fixing and restoring old paintings. Stephen Slaughter passed away in 1765. Two months after his death, he was honored by being chosen for the Accademia del Disegno, an important art academy in Italy.
Famous Portraits by Stephen Slaughter
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Stephen Slaughter painted many important people during his career. Here are some of his well-known portraits:
- 1736: Sir Hans Sloane
- 1737: Hon. John Spencer
- 1737: Lady Georgiana Spencer, who was the wife of Hon. John Spencer
- 1742: Sir Robert Walpole
- 1744: William Stewart, 1st Earl of Blessington
- 1744: Major General Richard St George
- 1744: Henry Boyle, 1st Earl of Shannon
- 1744: John Hoadly
- 1753: Sir George Lee
- Nathaniel Kane
