Called Mrs Blount, but more likely to be Emma Blount, Mrs Henry Matthews (1793-1861)
British (English) School
Category
Art / Miniatures
Date
circa 1825
Materials
Watercolour on ivory
Measurements
75 mm (H)62 mm (W)
Collection
Sizergh Castle, Cumbria
NT 998490
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, Called Mrs Blount, but more likely to be Emma Blount, Mrs Henry Matthews (1793-1861), British (English) School. c.1825. Rectangular. Head and shoulders portrait of a young woman, turned to the left, gazing to the left, wearing a dark dress with white lace collar. Light brown eyes, brown hair coiled on top, fresh complexion, aged about 25.
Marks and inscriptions
Mrs Blount of Orleton, grandmother of Viscount Llandaff and Madame de la Chere. Mother of Mrs. Henry Matthews
Makers and roles
British (English) School, miniaturist