Sir Thomas Hanmer, 4th Bt. (1677-1746)
Joseph Allen (Birmingham 1769 - Erdington 1839)
Category
Art / Drawings and watercolours
Date
Unknown
Materials
Paper,watercolour paint and gilt.
Measurements
230 x 170 x 20 mm
Order this imageCollection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1146494.5
Summary
Grey and black wash on paper, Sir Thomas Hanmer, 4th Bt. (1677-1746) by Joseph Allen (Birmingham 1769 - Erdington 1839). One of a set of thirteen. Original formerly at Bettisfield. 'Royal Tribes' facing pg.172. Part of a group of thirteen historical portraits, twelve were engraved by William Bond as plates published in 'The Royal Tribes of Wales' by Philip Yorke I, 1798. The 'Shakespeare' drawing does not belong to this series. See F and F page 9. Twelve pressed gilt metal frames.
Provenance
Nos 43-54 in St John Gore's cat. of Erddig pictures. Given by Phillip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Makers and roles
Joseph Allen (Birmingham 1769 - Erdington 1839), artist