Richard Phelps

Shop 3 artworks by Richard Phelps (British, 1710–1785) — every piece is public domain and can be printed as canvas, rolled canvas, framed canvas or a framed print.

Richard Phelps (1710–1785) was an 18th-century English portrait painter and designer. He painted portraits of gentry, a number of which are in the National Trust, Dunster Castle, University of Oxford, National Portrait Gallery, London, and other museums. The British Museum has an album of 312 of his drawings. Phelps was also a landscape designer, who was hired by Henry Fownes Luttrell to update the grounds of Dunster Castle.

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

At a glance

Most of Richard Phelps's work on the site falls under Prints (2), Drawings (1).

By movement, it's catalogued as Baroque (1).

By orientation: 3 portrait.

Other British artists of the period

Artists from the same country and generation, also in the archive:

• Francis Wheatley — 95 artworks
• Thomas Hudson — 79 artworks
• John Downman — 78 artworks
• Pietro Fabris — 54 artworks
• Sir James Thornhill — 51 artworks
• John Russell — 36 artworks
• Alexander Runciman — 22 artworks
• George Bickham the Elder — 18 artworks

Prints of these artworks

Prints of any artwork on this page are made to order at the production partner closest to you, starting from $21.99 including shipping, in Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print.

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 Richard Phelps artworks does Archive Lane have?

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

What nationality was Richard Phelps?

Richard Phelps is catalogued as British (born 1710, died 1785).

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.

Is this art really public domain?

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.

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