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Portrait of Francis Stanley

Reverend Matthew William Peters, 1783

Peters moved to Ireland with his family from the Isle of Wight and trained as an artist in Ireland. He was sent to study in Italy by the Dublin Society and became an Associate of the Royal Academy in 1777. Peters took Holy Orders in 1783 but continued to paint, largely commissions from the Dukes of Manchester and Rutland, as well as historical and religious subjects. This work is a good example of late 18th century portraiture.

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Title of artwork, date

Portrait of Francis Stanley, 1783

Date supported

1979

Medium and material

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

76 x 64 cm

Grant

587

Total cost

2500

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