English painter and playwright, part of a family of artists, son of the painter William Hoare. He was instructed in art by his father from an early age. In 1772 he gained a Society of Arts premium, and in that year came to London to study at the Royal Academy. In 1776 he visited Rome, and there studied under Mengs, together with Fuseli and Northcote (1746-1831). On returning to England in 1780 he painted for some time, exhibiting at the Royal Academy in 1781 and 1782. He ceased to exhibit after 1785. He was well-known for his portraits and historical scenes. Later in his life, Hoare wrote twenty plays and had considerable success as a playwright. //