Portrait of Captain John Corner of the East Indiaman Carnatic
History note: Descendants of the Captain John Corner until at least 1879 (given the handwritten label on the back board); acquired by Martyn Gregory, London, by 2009; sold, Bonhams London, Fine Chinese Art, 15th May, lot 176, where acquired by Thomas Coulborn & Sons
Bought with the Gow Fund, 2025
Height: 26.7 cm
Width: 20.3 cm
Method of acquisition: Bought (2025) by Thomas Coulborn & Sons The Gow Fund
18th Century
Production date:
c.
AD 1775
Reverse-painting : Reverse-glass painting with oils and gold leaf highlights in ?original wooden frame
Accession number: M.4-2025
Primary reference Number: 318381
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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