Three Sons of John, 3rd Earl of Bute & Three Daughters of John, 3rd Earl of Bute
Johann Zoffany
- Art Funded
- 2002
- Dimensions
- 100 x 122 cm
- Vendor
- Executors of the 6th Marquess of Bute and the 7th Marquess of Bute
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.
Provenance
Commissioned by the 3rd Earl of Bute and by descent directly through the family to the present Marquess of Bute