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Sir Wolstan Dixie (1700–1767), 4th Bt, Market Bosworth

Image credit: Nottingham City Museums & Galleries

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Not a great deal is known about the artist as yet, though he is clearly an important provincial painter. The baronet is the father of Elinor Dixie and this painting is an excellent example of the 18th century artistic formula for a full-length male portrait.

Nottingham City Museums & Galleries

Nottingham

Title

Sir Wolstan Dixie (1700–1767), 4th Bt, Market Bosworth

Date

1741

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 247.7 x W 127 cm

Accession number

NCM 1953-12

Acquisition method

purchased from Lady Dixie, 1953

Work type

Painting

Inscription description

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Nottingham City Museums & Galleries

Nottingham City Council, Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG2 3NG England

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