John Downman

1750–1824

John Downman, ‘Thomas Williams, a Black Sailor’ 1815
Thomas Williams, a Black Sailor 1815
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Biography

John Downman (1750 – 24 December 1824) was a Welsh portrait and subject painter.

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Artworks

John Downman, ‘Thomas Williams, a Black Sailor’ 1815

John Downman Thomas Williams, a Black Sailor

1815
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John Downman, ‘Sir Ralph Abercromby (?) and Companion’ ?c.1795–1800

John Downman Sir Ralph Abercromby (?) and Companion

?c.1795–1800
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John Downman, ‘Miss Jackson’ 1778

John Downman Miss Jackson

1778
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John Downman, ‘Lady Delaval (?)’ 1792

John Downman Lady Delaval (?)

1792
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John Downman, ‘The Colosseum, Rome’ 1774

John Downman The Colosseum, Rome

1774
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John Downman, ‘Chigi Park near L’Arriccia’ 1773–4

John Downman Chigi Park near L’Arriccia

1773–4
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John Downman, ‘Rocca del Papa and Monte Cavo’ 1774

John Downman Rocca del Papa and Monte Cavo

1774
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John Downman Mr Currie. Half Length, in Profile to Left

date not known
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Poem of the Month: Will Eaves

This October Will Eaves presents his poem, based on John Downman’s The Crater of Vesuvius 1774, currently on display ...

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Chalk

Chalk is a soft powdery white or off-white writing or drawing material in crayon form, generally used on a blackboard ...

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