Thomas Chambers

Thomas Chambers was an artist active across the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, with a documented career spanning 1744 through 1825. The works represented in major collections suggest a primary focus on historical portraiture and literary subjects.

Currently, his documented body of work includes 10 paintings and 3 prints held in museum collections. These Thomas Chambers paintings include portraits of notable figures such as The Honorable Edward Boscawen, Admiral of the Blue Squadron, James I, as James VI of Scotland, and the portrait Michael Dahl. Other subjects focus on literature and philosophy, evidenced by works like Bacon Lord Verulam and The Essays or Counsels of Sir Francis Bacon.

Chambers’s work is preserved in significant American public collections, establishing his historical credibility. These institutions include the National Gallery of Art and the Art Institute of Chicago. As a result of his long activity period, much of his artistic output is now considered to be in the public domain, making high-quality prints and downloadable artwork available for study.