J Thomson Collection

He cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth, 19th century. Creator: J Thomson
He cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth, 19th century. Biblical scene, from John 11: 43: And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth

Reverend Joseph Agar, early 19th century. Creator: J Thomson
Reverend Joseph Agar, early 19th century. Portrait of Methodist minister Joseph Agar

Allan Cunningham (1784-1842), Scottish poet and author, 1840. Artist: J Thomson
Allan Cunningham (1784-1842), Scottish poet and author, 1840. After Henry Room (1802?1850). From The Complete Works of Robert Burns, illustrated by W. H. Bartlett, T. Allom, and other artists

The colours and drums of the 2nd Grenadier Guards, 1896. Artist: J Thomson
The colours and drums of the 2nd Grenadier Guards, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 16th October 1896

Edward, 1st Lord North, 1825. Artist: J Thomson
Edward, 1st Lord North, 1825. From Portraits of Illustrious Personages of Great Britain by Edmund Lodge, published by Harding and Lepard (London, 1825)

Adam Clarke (c1760-1832), British Methodist theologian and biblical scholar, 19th century. Artist: J Thomson
Adam Clarke (c1760-1832), British Methodist theologian and biblical scholar, 19th century

Field Marshal Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany (1763-1827), 19th century. Artist: J Thomson
Field Marshal Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany (1763-1827), 19th century. Frederick was a member of the British Royal Family, the second eldest child, and second son, of King George III

Edward North (c1496-1564), 1st Lord North, 1825. Artist: J Thomson
Edward North (c1496-1564), 1st Lord North, 1825

Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, 1831. Artist: J Thomson
Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, 1831. Portrait of Leopold I of the Belgians, later of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1790-1865)

Daniel Defoe, English writer and journalist, (1836). Artist: J Thomson
Daniel Defoe, English writer and journalist, (1836). Defoe (1661-1731) gained enduring fame for his novel Robinson Crusoe

Edmund Cartwright, English clergyman and inventor, (1836). Artist: J Thomson
Edmund Cartwright, English clergyman and inventor, (1836). Edmund Cartwright (1743-1823) was an Anglican clergyman who lived at Marnham in Nottinghamshire

Raphael, Italian Reanaissance artist, (c1836). Artist: J Thomson
Raphael, Italian Reanaissance artist, (c1836). Raphael or Raffaello of Urbino (1483-1520) was a master painter and architect of the Florentine school in the Italian High Renaissance

Cardinal David Beaton, Archbishop of St Andrews, (1825). Artist: J Thomson
Cardinal David Beaton, Archbishop of St Andrews, (1825). Beaton (c1494-1546) was the last Scottish Cardinal

Dorothy Spencer, Countess of Sunderland, (1823). Artist: J Thomson
Dorothy Spencer, Countess of Sunderland, (1823). The Countess of Sunderland (1617-1684) was the wife of Henry Spencer

Henry Spencer, 1st Earl of Sunderland, English soldier, (1823). Artist: J Thomson
Henry Spencer, 1st Earl of Sunderland, English soldier, (1823). Spencer (c1620-1643) fought on the side of the Royalists in several battles during the English Civil War

Thomas Clifford, 1st Baron Clifford of Chudleigh, English statesman and politician, (1828). Artist: J Thomson
Thomas Clifford, 1st Baron Clifford of Chudleigh, English statesman and politician, (1828). Clifford (1630-1673) was a barrister, MP for Totnes, and Lord High Treasurer to King Charles II

George Goring, Lord Goring, English Royalist soldier, (1827). Artist: J Thomson
George Goring, Lord Goring, English Royalist soldier, (1827). Portrait of Goring (1608-1657) being dressed by a boy, possibly his son

Lucius Cary, 2nd Viscount Falkland, (1827). Artist: J Thomson
Lucius Cary, 2nd Viscount Falkland, (1827). Portrait of Cary (c1610-1643) who was an English politician, soldier and author

Cuvier, 19th century. Artist: J Thomson
Cuvier, 19th century. Baron Georges Leopold Chretien Frederic Dagobert Cuvier (1769-1832) was a French naturalist and zoologist

Dr Cartwright, 19th century. Artist: J Thomson
Dr Cartwright, 19th century. Edmund Cartwright (1743-1823) was a British clergyman and inventor of the power loom. He was a clergyman of the Church of England and lived at Marnham in Nottinghamshire

Raffaelle, 19th century. Artist: J Thomson
Raffaelle, 19th century. Raphael or Raffaello of Urbino (1483-1520) was a master painter and architect of the Florentine school in the Italian High Renaissance

Francis Bacon, English philosopher, statesman and essayist, 19th century. Artist: J Thomson
Francis Bacon, Viscount St Albans, English philosopher, statesman and essayist, 19th century. Bacon (1561-1626) became Lord Chancellor in 1618

Edmund Cartwright, (1743-1823), British clergyman and inventor of the power loom, Artist: J Thomson
Edmund Cartwright, British clergyman and inventor of the power loom, 19th century. In 1785, Cartwright (1743-1823) invented the mechanical loom

Jan III Sobieski, monarch of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, 19th century. Artist: J Thomson
Jan III Sobieski, monarch of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, 19th century. Portrait of Sobieski (1629-1696)

Jan III Sobieski, King of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, 19th century. Artist: J Thomson
Jan III Sobieski, King of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, 19th century. Sobieski (1629-1696) was King of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth from 1674-1696

Francois Fenelon, French Roman Catholic theologian, poet and writer, (1833). Artist: J Thomson
Francois Fenelon, French theologian, poet and writer, (1833). Francois de Salignac de la Mothe, more commonly known as Francois Fenelon (1651-1715), was a French Roman Catholic theologian

Leopold of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, 1831. Artist: J Thomson
Leopold of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, 1831. Leopold (1790-1865) was the first king of Belgium

John Abernethy F. R. S. 1819. Creator: J Thomson
John Abernethy F.R.S. 1819. Portrait of John Abernethy, English surgeon and physiologist. Abernethy (1764-1831) was a pupil of the prominent surgeon John Hunter

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J Thomson, a talented artist of the 19th century, captured various historical figures and scenes with his remarkable skill. In one painting, he depicted the biblical moment when Jesus cried out with a loud voice, commanding Lazarus to come forth. The intensity of this scene is palpable through Thomson's masterful brushstrokes. Another notable work by J Thomson showcases Reverend Joseph Agar, an influential figure in the early 19th century. With meticulous attention to detail, Thomson immortalized this revered clergyman in his portrait. Thomson's artistic prowess extended beyond religious subjects as well. He beautifully portrayed Allan Cunningham, a renowned Scottish poet and author from the mid-1800s. Through his artistry, Thomson captured not only Cunningham's physical appearance but also conveyed his literary essence. In another captivating piece by J Thomson, he vividly depicted the vibrant colors and resounding beats of the 2nd Grenadier Guards' drums during their performance in 1896. This artwork transports viewers back to that era and immerses them in the lively atmosphere of military parades. Thomson also turned his attention towards capturing political figures like Edward North (1st Lord North) from centuries past. His detailed portrayal allows us to glimpse into history and gain insight into these influential individuals who shaped their times. Not limited to religious or political figures alone, J Thomson showcased other prominent personalities such as Adam Clarke - a British Methodist theologian known for his biblical scholarship - Field Marshal Prince Frederick (Duke of York), Edward North (1st Lord North), Daniel Defoe - an English writer and journalist -, Edmund Cartwright - an English clergyman and inventor -, Raphael - an Italian Renaissance artist -, as well as Cardinal David Beaton - Archbishop of St Andrews during the Reformation period. Through each stroke of his brush or pen on canvas or paper respectively, J Thomson breathed life into these historical characters while leaving behind a lasting legacy of his artistic talent.