Thomas Richmond

Background

He was the son of Thomas Richmond (1771–1837), the miniature painter, and the brother of George Richmond.

Career

Richmond initially practiced in Sheffield, and later moved to London. His main clientele was among the hunting fraternity. Between 1833 and 1860 he exhibited fifty one portraits in London.

He exhibited forty-five portraits at the Royal Academy and six at the Suffolk Street gallery.

Richmond"s paintings are close in style to his father"s work, but distinguished by the characteristic use of dark stippling in the background. His paintings were criticised for their overly idealised and sugary presentations of subjects, especially women.

"..it is the most lovely piece of oil painting but much prettier than medical I look like a graceful Doll but John and his father are delighted with it".

He accompanied him on his visits to galleries.

Ruskin"s father was not as delighted with the portrait of Effie as she believed. Richmond died in 1874 at Windermere, where he had purchased an estate, but was buried in Brompton cemetery, London.

Connections

Daughter-in-law:

Effie Gray, Effie