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Four portraits of the Egerton family
John Hay Bell, 1800–1801
Four portraits of the Egerton family of Alton Park, Cheshire with great accuracy on the detail of the costumes. They are fashionable icons as well as portraits,and were intended to please. Two are currently missing from the collection.
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Title of artwork, date
Four portraits of the Egerton family, 1800–1801
Date supported
1991
Medium and material
Pencil & watercolour on paper
Dimensions
33 x 20 cm
Grant
800
Total cost
3200
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