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Portrait of Hester Barnardston: PD.11-2006

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Portrait of Hester Barnardston

Maker(s)

Downman, John

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Legal notes

Given by Mrs Doris Licence, in memory of her husband Rene Licence, 2006

Measurements and weight

Height: 22.2 cm
Width: 18.3 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2006) by Licence, Doris, Mrs

Dating

18th Century, Late
Production date: AD 1778

Techniques used in production

Painting : Oil on panel

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Married Revnd Richard / William Yates. Died at / Knowle Warwickshire / September 21st 1843 / Aged 80
  • Location: Verso, on old label
  • Method of creation: Brown ink
  • Type: Inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.11-2006
Primary reference Number: 133330

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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