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Coach panel

James Thornhill, 1700–1734

James Thornhill, the great English exponent of Baroque decorative painting, had a close connection with Dorset and this is the first of his works to be acquired by the museum. He was born in Dorset and was one of the few English artists to receive large scale decorative commissions for stately homes in this country. This allegorical composition with Brittania, Justice, Time and other figures, together with the Royal Arms, was presumably painted for one of George I's coaches.

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Title of artwork, date

Coach panel, 1700–1734

Date supported

1977

Medium and material

Oil on panel

Dimensions

29 x 26 cm

Grant

1750

Total cost

3500

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