Philip James de Loutherbourg

1740 - 1812 French

Artworks: 74
Philip James de Loutherbourg

Pioneered theatrical sets and naval paintings

Philip James de Loutherbourg, whose name is sometimes given in the French form of Philippe-Jacques, the German form of Philipp Jakob, or with the English-language epithet of the Younger, was a French-born British painter who became known for his large naval works, his elaborate set designs for London theatres, and his invention of a mechanical theatre called the "Eidophusikon". He also had an interest in faith-healing and the occult and was a companion of the confidence-trickster Cagliostro.

Artworks by this artist (74 total)