Harriet Everett, Mrs John Benthall (d.1838)
Margaret Gillies (1803 - 1887)
Category
Art / Miniatures
Date
circa 1840
Materials
Oil on Canvas or ivory
Measurements
152 x 114 mm (6 x 4 1/2 in)
Order this imageCollection
Benthall Hall, Shropshire
NT 509852
Summary
Oil painting, possibly on ivory, Harriet Everett, Mrs John Benthall (d.1838) by Margaret Gilles (1803-1887). A half-length portrait, seated, turned slightly to the left wearing a black dress and blue shawl. Against marbled blue background. Companion to BHH/P/020. Glazed, inner gilt frame, velvet surround, ebonised frame. Inscribed - Harriet Benthall, nee Everett, wife of John Benthall painted after her death by Margaret Gillies (label on reverse). 1840 (circa).
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.
Marks and inscriptions
Harriet Benthall, nee Everett wife of John Benthall painted after her death by Margaret Gillies (label on reverse)
Makers and roles
Margaret Gillies (1803 - 1887), artist