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Mrs Bossom, the artist's mother-in-law: 2132

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Titles

Mrs Bossom, the artist's mother-in-law

Maker(s)

Painter: Pettie, John

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Description

Portrait of Susanna Bossom, née Ryall (1803-1873). John Pettie married her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Bossom in Hastings in October 1846.

Notes

History note: Charles Ricketts, R.A., and C.H. Shannon, R.A.; on loan to the Fitzwilliam Museum from C.H. Shannon, 1933-7

Legal notes

The Ricketts and Shannon Collection. Bequeathed by Charles Shannon, 1937

Measurements and weight

Height: 34.3 cm
Width: 29.2 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1937) by Shannon, Charles Haslewood

Dating

1870s
Production date: AD 1870

School or Style

British

People, subjects and objects depicted

Materials used in production

Oil paint

Components of the work

Support composed of canvas

Techniques used in production

Painting (image-making) : Oil on canvas

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: J. Pettie
  • Location: Lower left
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1870
  • Location: Lower left
  • Type: Date
  • Text: 4, 7, 7 385
  • Location: Verso, canvas
  • Method of creation: Chalk
  • Text: in a circle
  • Location: Verso, canvas
  • Method of creation: 223 (twice)
  • Text: Portrait of Mrs. Bossom, J. Pettie's / mother. By John Pettie, R.A., 1870
  • Location: Verso, stretcher
  • Method of creation: Ink

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 2132
Primary reference Number: 3758

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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