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| Horace Hone (1754–1825) | ||||||||||
| Hone, from an artistic family of Dutch origin, was the son of the Irish painter Nathaniel Hone. He learned from his father before enrolling at the Royal Academy Schools in 1770 to study drawing and painting. Between 1772 and 1822, he regularly exhibited at the Royal Academy and became an associate in 1779. With the support of Lady Temple, Hone moved to Dublin in 1782, where he established a successful practice that lasted for about twenty years. Lady Temple’s connections ensured a steady flow of portrait commissions from the aristocracy and fashionable society. By 1795, his popularity earned him the position of miniature painter to the Prince of Wales. However, the 1800 Act of Union disrupted his career, as many of his important clients moved to London. Hone followed them in 1804, rebuilding a thriving practice. He died in London after struggling with mental health issues for several years. Today, he is considered one of the most important Irish artists of the eighteenth century. He worked in watercolours, oils, and enamel, but his miniatures are regarded as his finest work. His style was diverse, and his portraits of women are particularly admired. Many of Hone's miniatures have been engraved and continue to be highly regarded. | ||||||||||
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