Elizabeth Ellis, Mrs John Matthews (1757-1823)
John Taylor (London 1739 – Cirencester 1838)
Category
Art / Miniatures
Date
1778
Materials
Watercolour on ivory
Measurements
64 mm (H)49 mm (W)
Collection
Sizergh Castle, Cumbria
NT 998486
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, Elizabeth Ellis, Mrs John Matthews (1757-1823) by John Taylor (London 1739 – Cirencester 1838). 1778. Oval. Head and shoulders portrait of a woman, turned to the left, gazing to the left, wearing a white dress with blue sash. Blue eyes, long powdered hair dressed with blue ribbons.Plain background. '..Mr. Taylor pinxit 1778'.
Marks and inscriptions
Mrs. Matthews of Belmont, Herefordshire, obiit 7.2.1823. Mr. Taylor pinxit 1778
Makers and roles
John Taylor (London 1739 – Cirencester 1838), miniaturist