Thomas De Quincey took up the tenancy of Dove Cottage from the Wordsworths in 1809 and became a close friend. De Quincey was dependent on his daughters who managed his life for him when he became heavily addicted to opium. 1) chalk drawing of Thomas with his daughters, Emily, Margaret and granddaughter Eva by James Archer; 2-5) four medallions by James Archer; 6-9) miniature portraits of De Quincey's mother, his daughter Florence, an unknown lady and one of Thomas aged about 2 1/2 years by unknown artists.
More information
Title of artwork, date
De Quincey Family Portraits, 1) 1855
Date supported
2005
Medium and material
1) chalk; 2-9) oil
Dimensions
1) 52.5 x 56.5 cm
Grant
6000
Total cost
15000
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