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Mrs John Ashton
Painter: Wright, Joseph (Wright of Derby)
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
Height: 126.1 cm
Width: 101 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1908) by Murray, Charles Fairfax
Circa 1769 - 1771
Support
composed of
canvas
Frame
Weight 17 kg
Painting (image-making) : Oil on canvas
Accession number: 659
Primary reference Number: 4040
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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