Group Portrait of Thomas Hesketh with his wife Martha and a Son in Grounds of Rufford, Lancashire
Sir Godfrey Kneller, 1723
Portrait of Thomas Hesketh (1698-1735) with his wife and son. The couple had five sons and this is thought to be either the first or third son, depending on the date of the portrait. In 1724, Thomas Hesketh inherited Rufford Old Hall, family seat of the Heskeths and improved the building by adding a new section including a Dining Room where this portrait hung until about 1760. It is likely that Kneller initiated this work but was unable to complete it due to ill health; it was completed by his studio.
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Title of artwork, date
Group Portrait of Thomas Hesketh with his wife Martha and a Son in Grounds of Rufford, Lancashire, 1723
Date supported
2005
Medium and material
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
127 x 177 cm
Grant
10000
Total cost
21600
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