John Hamilton Mortimer | |
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 Self-portrait of John Hamilton Mortimer with a student, circa 1765 | |
| Born | 17 September 1740 Eastbourne, U.K. |
| Died | 4 February 1779 (aged 38) |
| Education | Duke of Richmond's Academy |
| Occupation | Artist |
| Spouse | Jane Hurrel |
John Hamilton Mortimer ARA (17 September 1740 – 4 February 1779) was a British figure and landscape painter and printmaker, known for romantic paintings set in Italy, works depicting conversations,[1] and works drawn in the 1770s portraying war scenes, similar to those of Salvator Rosa.[I]
Mortimer became President of the Society of Artists in 1774, five years before his death at age 39.
- ^ "John Hamilton Mortimer (1740-1779), History painter". Retrieved 7 September 2007.