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James Byres and His Family

Franciszek Smuglewicz, c. 1775–1778

National Galleries Scotland: Portrait, Edinburgh

The sitter was the principal antiquarian cicerone, or guide, to the English visitors to Rome. He was a colourful and opinionated character. Here, he points to a map of Italy with his sister Isabella on left. The portly figure on right is his partner Christopher Norton. The elderly couple in the centre are his parents.

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Title of artwork, date

James Byres and His Family, c. 1775–1778

Date supported

1984

Medium and material

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

61 x 74 cm

Grant

4375

Total cost

17500

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