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Daisy Grant, Mrs Markham

Sir Francis Grant, 1857

National Galleries Scotland: National, Edinburgh

A full length portrait of the artist's second daughter, Anne Emily Sophia (always known as Daisy), painted shortly before her marriage to Colonel William Markham. He depicts her walking through a snowy landscape and stopping momentarily before the viewer. The picture can be considered a demonstration of paternal affection and as a deliberate show piece. This work was acquired with assistance from the Wolfson Foundation.

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Title of artwork, date

Daisy Grant, Mrs Markham, 1857

Date supported

2005

Medium and material

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

223.5 x 132.3 cm

Grant

60000

Total cost

240000

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