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George Phillips Towry (1729-1817), late 18th to early 19th century (oil on canvas)
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George Phillips Towry (1729-1817), late 18th to early 19th century (oil on canvas)
7338066 George Phillips Towry (1729-1817), late 18th to early 19th century (oil on canvas) by Jean, Philip (1755-1802); 76.5x63 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Philip Jean
The sitter is shown half-length, seated, turned to his left wearing a plain blue coat with brass buttons, against a neutral brown background with an opening to viewer's right, beyond which is a sketchy sunset sea view. He wears either a wig or his own hair dressed and powdered, has blue eyes, strong features and (from appearance only) may at some time have suffered a broken nose. George Phillips Towry was the son of Captain Henry John Phillips (d. 1762), a Royal Naval officer who in 1760 adopted the additional surname of Towry on inheriting the property of his uncle, Captain John Towry (d. 1757), at one time the naval commissioner at Port Mahon, Minorca. George was himself commissioned as a naval lieutenant in February 1757, so had then already spent some years at sea. He presumably came ashore on inheriting what must have been a reasonable estate in or after 1762, and one augmented by his marriage to Elizabeth More at St Martin's in the Fields, Westminster, on 6 June 1766.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Media ID 38509862
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This stunning portrait print captures the essence of George Phillips Towry, a distinguished figure from the late 18th to early 19th century. Painted by artist Philip Jean, this oil on canvas piece showcases Towry in a half-length seated pose, exuding an air of sophistication and authority.
Towry is depicted wearing a simple blue coat with brass buttons, his gaze turned slightly to the left against a neutral brown background. His eyes are piercing blue, his features strong and commanding. There is a sense of history and experience etched into his expression - perhaps hinting at battles fought and victories won during his time as a naval lieutenant.
The painting also includes a sketchy sunset sea view in the background, adding depth and context to Towry's character. It is evident that he was not just a man of means but also someone who had spent considerable time at sea before coming ashore to inherit his uncle's estate.
Overall, this portrait print serves as both a visual delight and historical artifact, offering viewers a glimpse into the life of George Phillips Towry - a man whose legacy continues to be remembered through art and storytelling.
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