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18thc Portrait of a lady by Lemuel Francis Abbot
Late 18thc portrait of Mrs Anne Bodham (nee Donne) by Lemuel Francis Abbott. In a contemporary style gilt frame. Unsigned, labels verso. He did not paint many portraits of women.
Mrs Anne Bodham was born in 1748 and was the first cousin of William Cowper the poet, whose portrait by the same artist, was commissioned for her by her nephew John Johnson. She aged 98 in 1846.
Lemuel Francis Abbott (1760-1803) was a renowned portrait painter whose image of 1st Viscount Horatio Nelson was one of his most well known, as well as painting other top literary figures and naval officers of the day.He was born in Leicestershire and studied under Francis Hayman and later Joseph Wright of Derby.
Provenance: by family descent.
In good condition, some craquelure, relined a long time ago. signs of wear to the frame, consistent with age.
Approx. Sight size: 29.5" high x 24.5" wide. Overall size : 39"high x 34" wide.
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Mrs Anne Bodham was born in 1748 and was the first cousin of William Cowper the poet, whose portrait by the same artist, was commissioned for her by her nephew John Johnson. She aged 98 in 1846.
Lemuel Francis Abbott (1760-1803) was a renowned portrait painter whose image of 1st Viscount Horatio Nelson was one of his most well known, as well as painting other top literary figures and naval officers of the day.He was born in Leicestershire and studied under Francis Hayman and later Joseph Wright of Derby.
Provenance: by family descent.
In good condition, some craquelure, relined a long time ago. signs of wear to the frame, consistent with age.
Approx. Sight size: 29.5" high x 24.5" wide. Overall size : 39"high x 34" wide.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
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Category Antique Pictures / Engravings / Art
> Antique Oil Paintings
Date Late 18thc
Late 18th Century Antiques Artist LEMUEL FRANCIS ABBOTT
Item code as208a1022 / M
Status Sold
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