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Materials
Oil on canvas
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Dimensions
239.7 x 147.3 cm
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Inscription
Signed lower right edge: J. Ellys p.; dated lower centre right: JALLEN [monogram]/ 42/1724; the scroll inscribed: Sussex &/Wigorn / Rotulus Jacobi Allen.
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Acquisition
Commissioned by Alleyn's College, 1724
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Accession number
DPG441
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Artist
John Ellys
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Date
1724
James Allen (c.1682-1746): Warden of Dulwich College, 1712; Master, 1721; founder of James Allen's Girls' School. The signature was revealed in cleaning, 1988, and is confirmed by a payment in the College accounts. An inscription is recorded on the verso: This for The Right Honourable my Lady Pitsligo.
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