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Thomas Blinks (British 1860-1912)

Thomas Blinks (Maidstone 1853-1912 London)

Thomas Blinks

(1853-1912)

Animal painter

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Biography

Artist and painter Thomas Blinks was born in northwest London in 1853. Predominantly a self-taught artist, Blinks studied equine anatomy and the graceful musculature of horses during regular visits to Tattersalls, the leading auction house of racehorses in Great Britain.

Blinks' first exhibit was held at the Dudley Gallery in 1881. The painter held regular exhibits at the Royal British Academy from 1883 to 1910. Blinks' paintings were also showcased at the Royal Institute of Oil Painters to captivated admirers of his work. Artist Thomas Blinks was considered one of the finest English sporting painters of all time and was commissioned by King George V as well as the Earl of Lonsdale. In addition to Blinks' equestrian paintings for sale, you can browse his paintings depicting sporting foxhounds on their quests. Buy collectible paintings along with other masterful sporting and wildlife artworks online and at auction.