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Portrait of Sir Francis Ottley and His Family
Petrus Troueil, 1636
This is the only known signed and dated work by Petrus Troueil and has remained at Pitchford Hall from the date it was painted (1636) until the contents of the house were dispersed in 1992. Sir Francis Ottley was Governor of Shrewsbury during the English Civil War and in charge of the Royal Mint established there during the War.
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Title of artwork, date
Portrait of Sir Francis Ottley and His Family, 1636
Date supported
1993
Medium and material
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
102 x 137 cm
Grant
2500
Total cost
20000
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