138 Arthur Devis, A Group in an Interior Round a...

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Description: A Group in an Interior Round a Harpsichord

TitleA Group in an Interior Round a Harpsichord

Creator nameDevis, Arthur

Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)

Creator rolePainter

Creation datec. 1750

Object typePainting

MaterialsOil on canvas

LocationPrivate Collection

Accession numberUnknown

SubjectsPortrait painting, Georgian (British)Interior decoration in artConversation piece (Portrait painting)Musical instruments in art

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PublisherPaul Mellon Centre

Related print edition pages: pp.173-213

https://doi.org/10.37862/aaeportal.00340.6

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Chapter subject tags:Conversation piece (Portrait painting)Zoffany, Johann, 1733-1810Portrait painting, British--18th centuryEngland--Social life and customs--18th centuryArt and society--Britain--History--18th centuryInterior decoration--England--18th centuryCountry homes--England--18th centuryDevis, Arthur, 1711-1787Hogarth, William, 1697-1764Decorative arts--Great Britain--18th century

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