Painted Hall Decoration Begins
James Thornhill began painting the extensive allegorical ceiling and wall compositions that made Greenwich's Painted Hall a major Baroque interior.
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James Thornhill Biography and Timeline
Follow James Thornhill through 3 dated historical records for Great Britain.
James Thornhill, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1708–1725Years on this page
1708
1715
Painted Hall Naval Allegories
James Thornhill's decoration of the Painted Hall developed a visual programme celebrating monarchy maritime power and national history.
1725
Painted Hall Decorative Work Finished
James Thornhill completed the decoration of the Painted Hall after years of intricate painting across the former naval dining room.
Records, sources and methodology
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