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A Portrait of Mrs. Beal Bonnell: PD.131-1992

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Titles

A Portrait of Mrs. Beal Bonnell

Maker(s)

Painter: Romney, George

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Description

Sophia Jane Maria Beal Bonnell (c.1748-1841), wife of James Beal Bonnell Esq.

Notes

History note: Mr James Beal Bonnell, by whom commissioned, then by descent, from whom acquired through Oscar and Peter Johnson Ltd

Legal notes

From the Perceval and Cunliffe Funds with contributions from the Victoria and Albert Museum / Museum and Galleries Commission Regional Fund and the Charlotte Bonham Carter Charitable Trust.

Measurements and weight

Height: 127 cm
Weight: 17 kg
Width: 101.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1992) by Beal Bonnell family

Dating

1770s
1780s
1779-07-30 - 1780-11-21

School or Style

British

People, subjects and objects depicted

Materials used in production

Oil paint

Components of the work

Support composed of canvas

Techniques used in production

Painting (image-making) : Oil on canvas

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Thomas Fentham (active 1774-1825)
  • Location: Verso, frame
  • Type: Label

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.131-1992
Primary reference Number: 3833

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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