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Young was appointed Professor of Natural Philosophy in 1801 at the Royal Institution (Ri). As Professor his job was to promote science through lectures and demonstrations but, despite being an excellent researcher, Young was not an inspiring speaker and he left in 1803.
This painting is a copy of a portrait by Thomas Lawrence. It was commissioned James Dewar, then Fullerian Professor of Chemistry at the Ri in order to complete the record of its key professors.
The Royal Institution
London
Title
Thomas Young (1773–1829)
Date
1922
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 74 x W 63 cm
Accession number
RIIC 0492
Acquisition method
gift from Sir James Dewar, 1922
Work type
Painting