Circle of Thomas Hudson (British 1701-1779)Portrait of Anne Matson (1745-1808)

Circle of Thomas Hudson (British 1701-1779)
Portrait of Anne Matson (1745-1808), wife of Thomas Morland
Oil on canvas
140 x 102cm (55 x 40 in.)

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

Ann Matson came originally from Westmorland. She married Thomas Morland, only son of William and Ellen Morland. Thomas and Ann had the largest number of children of any generation of Court Lodge Morlands - eight in total.

Please note: the birthdate should read 1745 as stated in the family tree

Condition Report:
Relined. Craquelure and surface dirt throughout with some rubbing to the framing edges. There is a small area of repair approx. 1cm to the lower right framing edge. Inspection under UV reveals retouching throughout and traces of a green cloudy varnish.