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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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