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Portrait of Mrs Samuel Kilderbee

Thomas Gainsborough, 1755–1765

The sitter is portrayed half length, looking to the right. Her hair is unpowdered, the curls falling on to her shoulder. She wears a blue bodice with a gold-embroidered sash and white lace shawl.

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Title of artwork, date

Portrait of Mrs Samuel Kilderbee, 1755–1765

Date supported

1959

Medium and material

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

75 x 62 cm

Grant

500

Total cost

4300

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