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Mrs John Ashton: 659

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Mrs John Ashton

Maker(s)

Painter: Wright, Joseph (Wright of Derby)

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Notes

History note: Nicholas Ashton, Woolton Hall, Lancashire, son of the sitter (1742-1833); Joseph William Ashton; anon. sale (=J.W. Ashton), Christie's, 9 December 1905 (72), bt. Murray

Measurements and weight

Height: 126.1 cm
Width: 101 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1908) by Murray, Charles Fairfax

Dating

Circa 1769 - 1771

School or Style

British

People, subjects and objects depicted

Materials used in production

Oil paint

Components of the work

Support composed of canvas
Frame Weight 17 kg

Techniques used in production

Painting (image-making) : Oil on canvas

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 659
Primary reference Number: 4040
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 8 March 2024 Last processed: Friday 25 October 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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