William Benthall (1737-1811)
John Wright (London c.1745 - London 1820)
Category
Art / Oil paintings
Date
1782
Materials
Oil on panel (oval)
Measurements
280 x 230 mm
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Benthall Hall, Shropshire
NT 509838
Summary
Oil painting on panel (oval), William Benthall (1737-1811), turned to the right with his right hand resting in his waistcoat. Wearing a powdered wig, blue/grey coat and waistcoat, white cravat and frill around cuff. Oval moulded giltwood frame, beaded inner border. Inscribed - Jn Wright...No 65 Titchfield Street Cavendish Square London and Totnes 1782; (biographical details pasted on reverse). 1782.
Provenance
Benthall collection; bequeathed by Sir Arthur Paul Benthall (1902-1992)
Credit line
Benthall Hall, The Benthall Collection (National Trust)
Marks and inscriptions
Jn Wright...No 65 Titchfield Street Cavendish Square London and Totnes 1782; (biographical details pasted on reverse)
Makers and roles
John Wright (London c.1745 - London 1820), artist