Jonathan Richardson

Jonathan Richardson (British, 1665–1745) has 20 public-domain artworks in the Archive Lane archive, each available as a digital download or a made-to-order print.

Jonathan Richardson, sometimes called "the Elder" to distinguish him from his son, was an English artist, collector of drawings and writer on art, working almost entirely as a portrait-painter in London. He was considered by some art-critics as one of the three foremost painters of his time. He was the master of Thomas Hudson and George Knapton. Richardson was even more influential as a writer; he is credited with inspiring Joshua Reynolds to paint and theorise with his book An Essay on the Theory of Painting. This book is credited with being "the first significant work of artistic theory in English."

Biography adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

At a glance

Most of Jonathan Richardson's work on the site falls under Prints (8), Paintings (6), Portraits (3).

By movement, it's catalogued as Baroque (20).

By orientation: 20 portrait.

Dated work in this group ranges from 1700 to 1753.

Other British artists of the period

If you like this artist, these contemporaries are catalogued too:

• Thomas Hudson — 79 artworks
• Sir James Thornhill — 50 artworks
• George Bickham the Elder — 18 artworks

Prints of these artworks

As well as a free preview and digital download, each of these 20 artworks can be ordered printed, rolled or framed, made to order and shipped locally from $21.99.

Sizes and framing

Sizes are listed in inches and centimetres, with up to 26 sizes available depending on the print type, from small desk pieces up to large statement pieces. A size that doesn't match this artwork's own proportions is centred and trimmed to fit, and each print type's page states exactly how much of the image that removes.

Framed Canvas and Framed Print orders are available in 8 frame colours (Black, White, Natural, Gold, Walnut, Silver, Dark Grey, Light Grey); Canvas and Rolled Canvas have no frame and no glass.

Frequently asked questions

How many Jonathan Richardson artworks does Archive Lane have?

20 public-domain artworks by Jonathan Richardson are catalogued on Archive Lane, each available as a free preview, a digital download, or a made-to-order print.

What nationality was Jonathan Richardson?

Jonathan Richardson is catalogued as British (born 1665, died 1745).

Can I download these as digital files?

Yes, every artwork can be previewed for free and downloaded as the original high-resolution file with a one-off purchase or a membership.

Can these be printed and framed?

Yes, any artwork here can be ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print, made to order and shipped locally.

Are these artworks copyright-free?

Yes. Every artwork on Archive Lane is in the public domain, meaning the original copyright has expired, so it can be reproduced and sold as a print without a licence from the artist's estate.

Can I narrow these results further?

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