Three Sons of John, 3rd Earl of Bute & Three Daughters of John, 3rd Earl of Bute

Johann Zoffany (1733 - 1810)

Tate Collection

1763 - 1764

1) In a park, 2 boys and a dog stand at the base of large tree while a third descends from tree holding bird's nest. A quiver of arrows can be seen in the foreground. 2) 3 girls play under a tree with pet squirrels. One girl stands on a wooden step holding a chain attached to her pet in the tree.

• Medium: oil on canvas
• Dimensions: 100 x 122 cm
• Art Fund Grant: £250000 ( Total: £2,657,000; Tax Remission)
• ArtFunded in: 2002
• Vendor: Executors of the 6th Marquess of Bute and the 7th Marquess of Bute

Provenance

Commissioned by the 3rd Earl of Bute and by descent directly through the family to the present Marquess of Bute

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