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Three Sons of John, 3rd Earl of Bute & Three Daughters of John, 3rd Earl of Bute
Johann Zoffany, 1763–1764
1) In a park, 2 boys and a dog stand at the base of large tree while a third descends from tree holding bird's nest. A quiver of arrows can be seen in the foreground. 2) 3 girls play under a tree with pet squirrels. One girl stands on a wooden step holding a chain attached to her pet in the tree.
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Title of artwork, date
Three Sons of John, 3rd Earl of Bute & Three Daughters of John, 3rd Earl of Bute, 1763–1764
Date supported
2002
Medium and material
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
100 x 122 cm
Grant
250000
Total cost
2657000
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