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William Wyndham Grenville (1759–1834), 1st Lord Grenville by Thomas Phillips

William Wyndham Grenville (1759–1834), 1st Lord Grenville

Thomas Phillips·c. 1808

Historical Context

A second portrait of William Wyndham Grenville, painted for the Examination Schools at Oxford, provides an institutional version of the likeness also held at the Hunterian Museum. The duplication reflects Grenville's multiple institutional connections—as Oxford Chancellor and former Prime Minister—each requiring its own visual record. Phillips's multiple portraits of prominent figures illustrate the portrait painter's role in institutional commemoration.

Technical Analysis

This version follows the essential characterization of the Hunterian portrait while potentially varying in format or accessories to suit the Oxford setting. Phillips maintains his characteristic consistency across multiple versions. The handling is professional, serving the Examination Schools' need for a dignified record of the university's Chancellor.

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Examination Schools

Oxford, United Kingdom

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Quick Facts

Medium
Oil paint
Dimensions
127 × 101.5 cm
Era
Neoclassicism
Style
British Neoclassicism
Genre
Portrait
Location
Examination Schools, Oxford
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