Jane Hawkins (1841–1904) was a British portrait painter from Chelsea who exhibited at the Royal Academy and with the Society of British Artists.[1]
Jane Hawkins | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1841 |
| Died | 1904 (aged 62–63) |
| Nationality | British |
| Known for | Portrait painting |
| Patron(s) | Derby Family |
Hawkins public paintings are mostly of political individuals especially those of the family of the Earl of Derby. Hawkins produced portraits some copying the styles of Francis Grant and James Rannie Swinton.[2][3][4]
Many of her paintings of the Smith-Stanley family of Derby are in the collection of Hughenden Manor since 1947.[5]
References
edit- ^ Brian Stewart & Mervyn Cutten (1997). The Dictionary of Portrait Painters in Britain up to 1920. Antique Collectors' Club. ISBN 1-85149-173-2.
- ^ "14th Earl of Derby". Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ^ "Countess of Derby". Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ^ "15th Earl of Derby". Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ^ 6 artworks by or after Jane Hawkins, Art UK. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
External links
edit- 6 artworks by or after Jane Hawkins at the Art UK site
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