Michael Bryan and his Family
Artist: James Ward (1769 - 1859)
Location: Laing Art Gallery
Date: 1797
Materials: oil on canvas
Dimensions: 165 x 201 cm
Grant:
Amount Paid: £250 (Total: £1,000)
Vendor: Private collector
Review number: 1924 (1958)
Provenance:
Remained in Bryan family until 1935, sold by Sotherby's to Mr. Reitlinger. At 1953 Reitlinger sale, sold to Mr. Cevat who sold it on to Mr. Mortimer Brandt who sold it to anonymous owner.
Description:
A 'conversation piece' showing Michael Bryan, his wife and five children. Assembled on terrace with park scenery on the left and drapery and architecture as a backdrop. Ward made engravings from Bryan's old masters collection.
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