Collection: Thomas Hickey

Portraiture, Power & the Irish Global Presence

Museum-quality reproductions celebrating the work of Thomas Hickey (1741–1824), one of Ireland’s most accomplished portrait painters of the late 18th century. Renowned for his refined depictions of statesmen, cultural figures, and colonial elites, Hickey’s work combines technical precision with a deep sensitivity to character, status, and setting.

Cultural Narrative

Trained at the Royal Dublin Society Schools, Thomas Hickey developed an international career that carried him from Dublin and London to Portugal and the Indian subcontinent. Working in Lisbon, Bengal, and Madras, he became one of the most significant Irish artists operating within the global networks of empire and diplomacy during the Georgian era.

Hickey’s portraits are characterised by balanced composition, controlled colour, and an acute awareness of social identity. Whether depicting Irish intellectuals or figures of authority abroad, his paintings document Ireland’s artistic reach beyond its shores and preserve a visual record of power, patronage, and cultural exchange in the late 18th century.

Buying Reassurance

Each artwork in the Thomas Hickey Collection is reproduced as a museum-quality giclée print, created for long-term enjoyment and conservation-grade display.

• Archival pigment inks for exceptional colour fidelity and longevity
• Premium heavyweight, acid-free, FSC-certified archival paper
• Available framed or unframed to suit classic and contemporary interiors
• Carefully curated to preserve Hickey’s tonal balance, detail, and painterly finish
• Free worldwide shipping with no hidden fees