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Oil Painting - Portrait of Mrs Mary Martin
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Basic Information | Accession Number: | 1957P27 |
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Collection: | Fine Art Paintings and Sculpture |
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Date: | 1761 - 1761 |
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Maker Information | Artist: | Allan Ramsay - View biography for Allan Ramsay |
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Notes | Mary Martin was married in 1726 to Admiral William Martin of Hemingstone, Suffolk and had been a widow for five years when Ramsay painted her portrait. The silvery tonality and relaxed, domestic atmosphere recall the work of Ramsay's French contemporaries such as Jean-Marc Nattier. The mood of the portrait also suggests that Mrs. Martin was enjoying the financial security and independence of her widowhood. | Purchased, 1957. |
Further Information | Production Period: | 18th century |
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School/Style: | Portrait |
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Medium: | Oil on canvas. |
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Material(s): | Oil paint |
Associated People | | Dimensions | Height: | 1270 mm |
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Width: | 1018 mm |
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