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Portait of an Unknown Woman

William Etty, 1846–1848

The portrait depicts a lady wearing a lace cap, black dress and shawl. Also known as a 'Portrait d'une femme par R.Bonnington'. This work was donated by Mr Rotch who presented over 130 works of art to the V&A, British Museum, Ashmolean and York City Art Gallery through the Art Fund between 1922 and 1960. Mr Rotch was an active member of the Art Fund.

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Title of artwork, date

Portait of an Unknown Woman, 1846–1848

Date supported

1954

Medium and material

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

60 x 49 cm

Gifted by

C D Rotch

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