Portrait of Anne Throckmorton as a Nun
Nicolas de Largillière, 1729
Anne Throckmorton (1664 - 1734) was Abbess of the Augustinian Convents of 'Filles Anglaises' in Paris from 1720 to 1728. She was the daughter of Sir Francis Throckmorton, 2nd Baron and sister of the 3rd Baronet. It is one of three kit-cat portraits of nuns who were members of the Throckmorton family which used to hang together as a group in Coughton Court, Alchester. The other two portraits are in America and Australia.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Portrait of Anne Throckmorton as a Nun, 1729
Date supported
1992
Medium and material
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
80 x 63.5 cm
Grant
25000
Total cost
350000
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