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Oriel Lodge, Cheltenham

Unknown artist, c. 1823–1838

A Chinese 'export' or 'trade' painting in its original Chinese carved and gilded frame, by an unknown artist. Pictures were commissioned from Cantonese artists by foreign merchants, and were usually scenes of China itself; the commission of an image of a private residence in England is very rare. Oriel Lodge is Cheltenham's earliest Gothic Revival house and was built by Captain Charles Timins (1773-1838). He almost certainly commissioned the work.

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Title of artwork, date

Oriel Lodge, Cheltenham, c. 1823–1838

Date supported

2007

Medium and material

Oil on canvas in original carved & gilded Chinese frame

Dimensions

15.2 x 21.5 cm

Grant

1300

Total cost

3500

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