Michael Bryan and his Family by James Ward

Michael Bryan and his Family by James Ward, 1797

© Laing Art Gallery

Details

Category:

Portrait

Medium:

Oil on canvas Dimensions: 165 x 201 cm

Art Fund grant:

£250 ( Total: £1,000)

Acquired in:

1958

Vendor:

Private collector

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.

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.