Circle of Thomas Hudson (British 1701-1779), Portrait of Ellen Johnson (1731-1780), daughter of Sir Thomas Johnson, wife of William Morland

Circle of Thomas Hudson (British 1701-1779)
Portrait of Ellen Johnson (1731-1780), daughter of Sir Thomas Johnson, wife of William Morland
Oil on canvas
140 x 102.5cm (55 x 40¼ in.)

Provenance:
Property of the Morland Family, Court Lodge, Kent

Ellen married William Morland in 1724. They had three daughters, Elizabeth, Mary and Ellen and one son, Thomas Morland.

Condition Report:
Relined. Small areas of very fine craquelure scattered throughout. Rubbing to the framing edges. Stretcher marks partially visible. Scattered retouching visible in natural light most notable to a patch on the right hand edge. A possible patch repair above the sitter's right shoulder. There is a layer of uneven varnish. Inspection under UV reveals scattered retouching most notably to the dress and a green masking varnish.