RA Collection: People and Organisations
Painter, son of the painter Sir James Thornhill (1675/6–1734). Friend of William Hogarth and accompanied him on his “Peregrination” in 1732. Appointed sergeant-painter to George II in 1732 upon the retirement of his father who had served in this role since 1720.
Died: 1757
Nationality: British
Gender: Male