Lewis was born in London on October 21, 1750. He began his career as an apprentice to the painter George Knapton (1708-1784). In 1771, he became a member of the Royal Academy.
As an artist, Lewis traveled throughout Europe and North America. He painted portraits of many famous people, including George Washington and Vice President John Adams. In addition to his painting career, Lewis amassed a large collection of art that he displayed at his home in London.
We asked a bunch of artists, critics and art historians to tell us what they thought were John Frederick Lewis' ten best paintings. Here's what they had to say:
In the Beys Garden
Two Women at Brussa
A Greek Girl Standing on a Balcony
Favourite of the Harem
Lilium Auratum
A Jewish Woman of Gibraltar
The Primate
Main Entrance of the Great Mosque Ulucami Bursa
An Old Newfoundland Dog
Mosque at Cordoba from Sketches of Spain
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