Michael Keeling (British 1750-1820), Portrait of Rev William Heath and his wife, Agnes Coussmaker

Michael Keeling (British 1750-1820)Portrait of Rev William Heath and his wife, Agnes CoussmakerRev William Heath signed and dated 1805 lower right Each 76 x 62.5cm (29¾ x 24½ in.) (2)William Heath (Hanley Hall, Burslem 1766 - Inkburrow, Worcestershire 18th August 1830) married Agnes Catherine Coussmaker (Hackney, London 1st February 1768 - Staffordshire 2nd February 1824) on 4th March 1794 in London. Heath obtained a BA from Christ Church College, Oxford and was ordained a minister in 1790. In 1799 he was called to the bar in the Inner Temple as a barrister. After Heath's marriage to Coussmaker it is believed that John Newman Coussmaker gifted an oil portrait of Agnes painted by John Hoppner. The painting is believed to have been inherited by General John Macclesfield Heath who sold it through Agnews for a vast sum in 1905. It is now housed in the Taft Museum in Cincinnati, Ohio. Agnes proved beneficial to William as records show she paid for the large extension to the Parsonage at Inkburrow needed to accommodate their ten children. Condition Report: Agnes Coussmaker:Relined. Craquelure and surface dirt throughout. Some rubbing to the framing edges. There are a few white blemishes scattered throughout. Inspection under UV reveals some retouching throughout and a green cloudy varnish. Rev William Heath:Relined. Craquelure and surface dirt throughout with some scattered white blemishes. There is a small area of over-paint over the sitter's right shoulder visible in natural light. Some light rubbing to the framing edges. Some undulation to the canvas in the upper right corner, this appears to have occurred during the lining process. Stretcher marks partially visible. Inspection under UV reveals scattered retouching throughout and a green cloudy varnish. Condition Report Disclaimer