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Beeston Castle, Cheshire

George Barrett Senior, 1770

The Ruins of Beeston Castle. The artist came to England from Ireland in 1762, and was patronised by the aristocracy, notably the Dukes of Portland and Buccleuch. This picture was painted for Sir Peter Leicester of Tabley Hall, Northwich.

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Title of artwork, date

Beeston Castle, Cheshire, 1770

Date supported

1975

Medium and material

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

90 x 122 cm

Grant

1000

Total cost

4500

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