The Reverend Arthur Matthews (1781-1840)
British (English) School
Category
Art / Miniatures
Date
circa 1810 - 1815
Materials
Watercolour on ivory
Measurements
125 mm (H)105 mm (W)68 mm (H)57 mm (W)
Collection
Sizergh Castle, Cumbria
NT 998485
Summary
This item was stolen on the 23rd April 1994. If you have any information concerning this item please contact the National Trust at Sizergh Castle or the Operational Risk Department of the National Trust on 01793 817596. You can provide your information anonymously. You can also email us at Security.office@nationaltrust.org.uk. Thank you for your help. Portrait miniature, watercolour painting on ivory, The Reverend Arthur Matthews (1781-1840), British (English) School, c.1810-1815. Oval. Head and shoulders portrait of a man, turned to the right, looking to the right, in a black coat and white cravat. Brown eyes, short reddish-brown hair, fresh complexion heavily modelled with orange and blue stipple. Speckled background, lit from the left.
Marks and inscriptions
The Reverend Arthur Canon Matthews, Prebendary of Hereford, Rector of Linton, died 1840
Makers and roles
British (English) School, miniaturist