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A Group Portrait of a Christening Party with a Lady Seated Full Length, with Her Husband Behind Her, Her Child Attended by an Ayah and Four Godparents, (oil on canvas)
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A Group Portrait of a Christening Party with a Lady Seated Full Length, with Her Husband Behind Her, Her Child Attended by an Ayah and Four Godparents, (oil on canvas)
652192 A Group Portrait of a Christening Party with a Lady Seated Full Length, with Her Husband Behind Her, Her Child Attended by an Ayah and Four Godparents, (oil on canvas) by Hickey, Thomas (1741-1821); 197.5x252.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Group Portrait of a Christening Party with a Lady Seated Full Length, with Her Husband Behind Her, Her Child Attended by an Ayah and Four Godparents. Thomas Hickey (1741-1824). Oil on canvas. 197.5 x 252.7cm. This picture can be dated post 1798 when the artist was in Madras.); Photo © Christies Images
Media ID 23304602
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This print captures a group portrait of a christening party, painted by Thomas Hickey in the late eighteenth century. The focal point is a lady seated full length, with her husband standing behind her. Their child is being attended to by an ayah and four godparents. The oil on canvas artwork measures an impressive 197.5 x 252.7 cm and belongs to a private collection. The composition showcases religious observance intertwined with social gathering as the family celebrates their child's baptism. The artist, known for his Irish heritage, depicts each figure in fine detail, highlighting their attire and hand gestures. The diverse group includes individuals of Asian ethnicity, reflecting the setting of Madras where Hickey was based at the time he created this masterpiece. The subjects' clothing reflects the fashion of the late eighteenth century, with jackets and coats adorning both men and women. This portrait exudes elegance and leisurely charm as it immortalizes this significant moment in the family's life. It serves as a testament to Hickey's skillful portraiture techniques and his ability to capture human emotion through paint. Overall, this stunning oil painting offers viewers a glimpse into British art history while celebrating familial bonds and cultural diversity within its frame.
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