John Everett Benthall (1836-1846) and his brother William Henry Benthall (1837-1909)
Margaret Gillies (1803 - 1887)
Category
Art / Miniatures
Date
circa 1840
Materials
Oil on Canvas or ivory
Measurements
240 x 205 mm
Order this imageCollection
Benthall Hall, Shropshire
NT 509831
Summary
Portrait miniature, watercolour on ivory, John Everett Benthall (1836-1846) and his brother William Henry Benthall (1837-1909) by Margaret Gillies (1803-1887). Double half-length portrait two young boys, both with blond ringlets and blue eyes; wearing a brown and a pale pink dress respectively; blue drapery in background. Companion to BHH/P/043. . Inscribed with hand written labels pasted on reverse. c.1840
Provenance
Painted circa 1840 by Margaret Gillies. Owned by Mary Clementina Benthall (1879-1960) and recorded in the 1957 list of pictures, furniture etc suggested for retention at Benthall Hall by the National Trust. Transferred to the ownership of the National Trust with the contents of Benthall Hall in the Deed Of Gift made by Mary Clementina Benthall and dated 8th August 1958. Recorded in the Inventory Of National Trust Property At Benthall Hall dated 1st October 1963.
Makers and roles
Margaret Gillies (1803 - 1887), artist