Thomas Burgess (painter floruit 1786)
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Thomas Burgess, who learned his art in the St. Martin's Lane Academy
, sent pictures to the exhibitions of the Incorporated Society
, of which he was a member, and to the Royal Academy
. His works date from 1766 till 1786; they are conversation piece
s, historic works, portraits, and landscapes. He kept for some years an Art School in Maiden Lane.
St. Martin's Lane Academy
The St. Martin's Lane Academy, which was the precursor of the Royal Academy, was organized in 1735 by William Hogarth, from the circle of artists and designers who gathered at Slaughter's Coffee House at the upper end of St. Martin's Lane, London. The artistic set that introduced the Rococo style...
, sent pictures to the exhibitions of the Incorporated Society
Society of Artists
The Society of Artists of Great Britain was founded in London in May 1761 by an association of artists in order to provide a venue for the public exhibition of recent work by living artists, such as was having success in the long-established Paris salons....
, of which he was a member, and to the Royal Academy
Royal Academy
The Royal Academy of Arts is an art institution based in Burlington House on Piccadilly, London. The Royal Academy of Arts has a unique position in being an independent, privately funded institution led by eminent artists and architects whose purpose is to promote the creation, enjoyment and...
. His works date from 1766 till 1786; they are conversation piece
Conversation piece
Conversation piece is a term for an informal group portrait, especially those painted in Britain in the 18th century, beginning in the 1720s. They are distinguished by their portrayal of the group apparently engaged in genteel conversation or some activity, very often outdoors...
s, historic works, portraits, and landscapes. He kept for some years an Art School in Maiden Lane.