1) Thomas Rackett the Elder; 2) Mrs Thomas Rackett; 3) Thomas Rackett the Younger

George Romney (1734 - 1802)

Dorset County Museum

1-2) circa 1776; 3) circa 1768

These three portraits of Thomas Rackett the Elder, his wife and son are early works by Romney. Thomas Rackett was rector of Spetisbury, Dorset, for 59 years. His enlightened approach to education corresponded with his reputation as a distinguished antiquarian, naturalist, numismatist, geologist and artist. Rackett's collection of ancient Grecian coins are held by the Museum.

• Medium: oil on canvas
• Dimensions: 1-2) 74.1 x 62cm; 3)183 x 120cm
• Art Fund Grant: £55000 ( Total: £231,000; Tax Remission)
• ArtFunded in: 2008
• Vendor: The Solly Family

Provenance

Thomas Rackett the Elder (died 1799); by descent to vendor.

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