John 1st Marquess of Tweeddale and his family

SIr John Baptiste de Medina (1659 - 1710)

Scottish National Portrait Gallery

circa 1794

Family group portrait with a total of 16 likenessess depicted and 2 cherubs in the top left hand corner. Two of the figures in the front are three quarter length.

• Medium: oil on canvas
• Dimensions: 139 x 182 cm
• Grant Paid: £10000 ( Total: £100000)
• ArtFunded in: 1999
• Vendor: Anonymous (through Simon Dickinson Ltd)

Provenance

Commissioned by John, 1st Marquess of Tweeddale; at Pinkie House to mid-18th century; moved to Yester House by 1778; sold with Yester House to Derek Parker by 1988; Christie's 1989; private owner.

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