Miniature portrait of Mrs Piozzi
Unknown artist, 1811
Mrs Thrale's friendship with Dr Samuel Johnson began in 1764 and ended with her marriage to Gabriel Piozzi in 1784, 6 months before Johnson's death. Lord Kenyon bought this work and others of her circle, with a view to finding appropriate homes for them, and disposed of the miniatures at the same prices that he paid for them.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Miniature portrait of Mrs Piozzi, 1811
Date supported
1973
Medium and material
Oil
Grant
75
Total cost
75
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