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The Rev. Robert Carter Thelwall and Family, 1776 (oil on panel)
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The Rev. Robert Carter Thelwall and Family, 1776 (oil on panel)
HOL31996 The Rev. Robert Carter Thelwall and Family, 1776 (oil on panel) by Stubbs, George (1724-1806); 124.5x155 cm; The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; (add.info.: Reverend Thelwall (1721-87) commissioned this portrait to celebrate his marriage in middle age to the heiress Charlotte Nelthorpe. They are pictured on a drive through their estate in Lincolnshire with their little daughter. An avenue of trees leads from their house, Redbourne Hall, to St. Andrews Church (at the centre of the composition) where Carter was Vicar. Oil on Mahogany panel.); eHolburne Museum; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22786222
© Holburne Museum / Bridgeman Images
Group Portrait Horse Drawn Carriage Reverend Saddle
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The Rev. Robert Carter Thelwall and Family, 1776". This oil painting by George Stubbs captures a moment in the life of Reverend Robert Carter Thelwall and his family. Commissioned to commemorate their marriage, the portrait showcases the couple on a leisurely drive through their picturesque estate in Lincolnshire, England. Seated in a horse-drawn carriage, Reverend Thelwall and his wife Charlotte Nelthorpe exude elegance and contentment as they traverse an avenue of majestic trees leading to St. Andrews Church. The composition is rich with symbolism, reflecting both the reverend's position as Vicar at St. Andrews Church and their shared love for nature. The inclusion of their young daughter adds warmth and joy to the scene, emphasizing the importance of family in this Georgian era group portrait. Painted on mahogany panel using meticulous brushwork, Stubbs masterfully captures every detail - from the intricate saddle on which Charlotte sits gracefully to the lifelike depiction of horses that bring life to this idyllic countryside setting. Displayed at The Holburne Museum in Bath, UK, this remarkable artwork not only serves as a testament to familial bliss but also provides us with a glimpse into English society during the 18th century. It stands as an enduring tribute to love, faithfulness, and rural beauty that transcends time.
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