Thomas Jones Barker
1815–1882 · British · 21 artworks
RomanticismDramatic lightingDetailed historical accuracyEmphasis on emotional expressionGrand scale compositionsPortraiture within historical context
artist bio
Thomas Jones Barker was a British painter known for his historical and military scenes, particularly those depicting the Duke of Wellington and Lord Nelson. He captured grand narratives and portraiture with a flair for dramatic composition and detail, contributing to the patriotic fervor of the Victorian era.
what you'll learn
Studying Barker's work will help students understand the principles of Romanticism, including its emphasis on emotion, drama, and historical narratives. Students can also learn about portraiture and composition in large-scale paintings.
related: Benjamin West, Jacques-Louis David, Francisco Goya
21 artworks
Devonshire
1820
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Spanish Officers Surrendering Their Sword to Nelson
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Landscape with Figures
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Mark Firth, Mayor of Sheffield
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Interior with British Army Officers
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The Prince of Wales
1840
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Self Portrait
1848
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Sir Edward Cockburn and Colonel George Cockburn
1858
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John Newton Mappin
1877
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News of Battle. Edinburgh after Flodden
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Charles Henry and Mary Crompton-Roberts and Their Children at Field House, Clent
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Colin Campbell, 1st Baron Clyde, Field-Marshal
1860
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The Spa Promenade
1871
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Wellington at Sorauren, 27 July 1813
1853
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Scene in the Piazza del Popolo, Rome
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An Incident in the Napoleonic Wars
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Nelson Receiving the Swords of the Spanish Surrendering on Board the ‘San Jose’
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A Successful Hunt
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Marie Effie, née Wilton, Lady Bancroft
1882
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Landscape with Cattle
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Arthur Clutton-Brock, Aged 10
1878
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