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Who painted this view of Douglas Bay, Isle of Man?

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photo credit: The Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum

Subject or sitter British 19th C, except portraits, Continental European after 1800 23

Forward Can anyone identify this harbour or the church in the background?

photo credit: Gwynedd Museum and Art Gallery

Artist Portraits: British 19th C 157

Who painted this portrait of Sir George Osborne Morgan?

photo credit: National Trust for Scotland, Hill of Tarvit Mansionhouse & Garden

Subject or sitter Portraits: British 18th C 26

Who is the sitter in this portrait by Joseph Highmore?

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18 July 2018 — News

Artist identified from a previously undeciphered signature

Bradda Head, c.1885, oil on canvas by John James Story (c.1828–1899)
photo credit: Manx National Heritage

18 July 2018 — News

Presumed portrait of Eva Maria Garrick found to be an Italian noblewoman and attributed to Giovanni Maria delle Piane (1660–1745)

Portrait of an Italian Noblewoman (once thought to be Eva Maria Garrick), c.1710–1720, oil on canvas, attributed to Giovanni Maria delle Piane (1660–1745)
photo credit: Shakespeare Birthplace Trust

10 July 2018 — News

Boats identified as Venetian working vessels

Venetian Working Boats, oil & pencil on paper by Thomas Stuart Smith (1813–1869)
photo credit: The Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum

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