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Portrait of Abraham Rawlinson, MP of Ellel Hall, near Lancaster

George Romney, c. 1765–1767

Judges' Lodgings, Lancaster

Three-quarter-length portrait of Abraham Rawlinson (1738-1803), a Whig MP for Lancaster from 1780-1790. It shows the sitter, telescope in hand, standing against a coastal background to demonstrate his mercantile interests. The Rawlinson family had numerous business interests in the West Indies and profited from the transatlantic slave trade during the 18th century.

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Title of artwork, date

Portrait of Abraham Rawlinson, MP of Ellel Hall, near Lancaster, c. 1765–1767

Date supported

2006

Medium and material

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

125 x 99 cm

Grant

18595

Total cost

52628

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