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- Title
The Belton conversation piece.
- Authors
Lane, Oliver
- Abstract
The article discusses the 1725-1726 conversation piece painting "The Belton Conversation-piece," by 18th-century artist Philippe Mercier, which depicts Sir John Brownlow, the owner of Belton House, and his family. Topics discussed include the identification of members of Brownlow family in the painting, speculation of why certain family members are left out of the portrait, and archival documents in Lincoln and Kew, England relating to the family.
- Subjects
MERCIER, Philippe; BROWNLOW, John; 18TH century painting; CONVERSATION piece (Portrait painting); NOBILITY (Social class) in art; FAMILIES in art; 18TH century portrait painting
- Publication
British Art Journal, 2011, Vol 11, Issue 3, p15
- ISSN
1467-2006
- Publication type
Article