Abraham Rawlinson (1709–1780)

Image credit: Lancaster City Museums

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This painting is a portrait of Abraham Rawlinson of Grassyard Hall, Caton, near Lancaster. It was commissioned by William Lindow (1726–1786), husband of Abigael Rawlinson (1740–1791), daughter of Abraham and Ellenor Rawlinson, shortly after their marriage on 9th December 1771. It was to hang in their new house in Queen Square, Lancaster, with other portraits by Romney.

Lancaster Maritime Museum

Lancaster

Title

Abraham Rawlinson (1709–1780)

Date

1772

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 76 x W 63.5 cm (E)

Accession number

LANLM.2009.12.1

Acquisition method

purchased from Michael J. Donachie, 2009

Work type

Painting

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