Identity area
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Title
Date(s)
- 1794 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
1 item, Oil on canvas
Context area
Name of creator
Repository
Archival history
The portrait passed to his son, the Second Baron (d. 1867), and then to his grandson, the Third and last Baron, who died childless in 1912. His wife, Lady Isabel Maude left it to her nieces, Lady Evaline Maude and Lady Clementine Isabel Tottenham, who presented it to the School in 1956.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Half-length portrait on a much reduced scale; Abbott is turned to the right; he wears a white cravat and black coat; the background is grey; framed in an oval. Marked on back "Anna Tonelli" "Fece in Londra 1794" and "Charles Abbot 1st Lord Colchester". Charles Abbot 1st Lord Colchester would have been in his 40s at the time of painting so it is likely that either the artist or sitter is mis-attributed.
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Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Access to collection items is granted to bona-fide researchers, by prior appointment, subject to the overriding provisions of relevant legislation, including Data Protection.
Conditions governing reproduction
A reprographics service is available to researchers subject to the access restrictions outlined above. Copying will not be undertaken if there is any risk of damage to the item. Copies are supplied in accordance with Westminster School
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Script of material
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Physical characteristics and technical requirements
9" x 7.5"
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Language(s)
- English
Script(s)
- Latin