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1960.31

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Portrait of Marchioness of Ely

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Artist

William Hamilton

Title

Portrait of Marchioness of Ely

Creation Date

1751-1801

Century

18th-19th century

Dimensions

11 1/8 in. x 8 11/16 in. (28.2 cm. x 22 cm.)

Object Type

drawing

Creation Place

Europe, United Kingdom

Medium and Support

pastel on paper

Credit Line

Bequest of Dr. Bernard Samuels

Copyright

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Accession Number

1960.31

Portraits in pastel were fashionable in eighteenth-century Europe. This portrait by British artist William Hamilton depicts Jane Myhill, the Marchioness of Ely, an aristocrat from County Wexford in Ireland. Hamilton was well known for his painterly renditions of historical and literary scenes. He was also a prolific portraitist who often worked in pastel. From his studio in London, he portrayed the British elite, as well as popular figures from the theater.

Keywords: portraits