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Portrait of the Artist with her Husband, Charles and their Son
Mary Beale, 1663–1664

Earliest known datable work, though she painted herself and her family frequently, this is the only family group portrait known and show the sitters at an earlier stage than they appear elsewhere.
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Title of artwork, date
Portrait of the Artist with her Husband, Charles and their Son, 1663–1664
Date supported
1978
Medium and material
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
64 x 76 cm
Grant
750
Total cost
3000
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