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Samuel Woodforde was born in Castle Cary in Somerset (1763- ) His father was Heighes Woodforde (1720-1789). His mother was Anne Dorville. Ssamuel was the second son. We know little about his childhood. He learned tp play the violin. He apparently began his career a`t a young age painting inn signs in the locasl villages for spending money. A local banker, Henry Hoare ( -1785) of Stourhead noticing his talent took an interest in Sam andf became his patron. He was able to study at the Royal Academy (1782). He exhibited there (1784-86). He kept diaries, but most are lost. Hoare's ptronge allowed him to study the great masters in Italy (1786-91). He resumed exhibiting at the Roysal Academy (1792). He was active over two dedcades (until 1815). He painted a range of different works including portraits, Italian genre scenes, historical works, and literary scenes. He sent 133 works to the Royal Academy and 39 to the British Institution. He orked in both oils and water colors. He was a popular artisrs and maby of his works were engraded for publication. His style is described as ckasical. He was elected an associate of the Royal Academy (1800) and an academician (1807). He married Jane Gardner (1794- ), probably one of his models (1815). They moved to Italy. Woodforde died of fever at Ferrara (1817). There were no children.
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