Elizabeth (Betty) Smiley, Mrs Christopher Hussey (1907-2006) in Middle Age

John Ward, CBE, RA (Hereford 1917 - 2007)
National Trust Inventory Number 792041

Category	Paintings
Date	1965 (signed and dated)
Materials	Oil on canvas
Measurements	622 x 762 mm (24 1/2 x 30 in)
Place of origin

Collection	Scotney Castle, Kent (Accredited Museum)
On show at	Scotney Castle, Kent, London and South East, National Trust

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Summary description

Oil painting on canvas, Elizabeth (Betty) Smiley, Mrs Christopher Hussey (1907-2006) in Middle Age by John Ward, RA (Hereford 1917 - 2007), signed in brown at the bottom left: J Ward '65' [1965]. A three-quarter length portrait, seated slightly to right, looking out, gazing at the spectator, in a green sofa with two embroidered cushions, and with japanned étagère behind her, a black cat in her lap, looking out; wearing blue dress, plum-coloured cardigan over her shoulders, and single-row pearl necklace. Mid brown hair, and green eyes.

Provenance

Bequeathed to the National Trust by Mr Christopher Hussey (1899-1970)

Makers and roles

John Ward, CBE, RA (Hereford 1917 - 2007), artist

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