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Portrait of Wadham Pigott

Thomas Gainsborough, 1768

Wadham Pigott lived in Weston-Super-Mare and was appointed full-time curate-in-charge of the parish of Weston in 1790. During his lifetime, Wadham oversaw the emergence of Weston-super-Mare from a small fishing village to a bathing resort of growing popularity. With his brother John he arranged a number of Enclosure Acts which proved essential in allowing the town to grow.

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Title of artwork, date

Portrait of Wadham Pigott, 1768

Date supported

1994

Medium and material

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

74 x 61 cm

Grant

8000

Total cost

110000

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