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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