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Elizabeth Gunning, Duchess of Hamilton

Gavin Hamilton, 1752–1753

Elizabeth Gunning (1733 - 90) was a renowned beauty and married the 6th Duke of Hamilton after a whirlwind romance in 1752. She was painted by other artists including Ramsay and Reynolds, but this portrait is the defining image of her and became well known through an engraving published in 1753. This work was acquired with assistance from the Wolfson Foundation.

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Title of artwork, date

Elizabeth Gunning, Duchess of Hamilton, 1752–1753

Date supported

2006

Medium and material

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

239 x 145.5 cm

Grant

75000

Total cost

603036

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