49/1978

Collection

Paintings, Prints and Drawings

Brief description

Self-portrait of Mary Beale with her husband Charles and son Bartholomew, oil on canvas, c.1660 in London, in a carved and gilded pine frame, c.1675-1700.

Title

Self portrait of Mary Beale with her husband and son

Object name

painting
oil painting

Object number

49/1978

Location

On Display

Production person

Mary Beale (artist)

Production date

c. 1660 (painted)

Production place

London (painted)

Period

Stuart (1603-1714)

Material

oil paint
canvas

Technique

painted
glazed

Physical description

Oil on canvas painting, glazed and framed in a carved and gilded pine picture frame.

Content description

This portrait depicts three figures with a column and drapery in the background. The woman on the left has her right hand raised and she is facing the viewer. In the centre of the picture there is a child, who is shown looking to the right. Alongside which a male figure in black is shown looking to her right.

Dimensions

Height: 60.2cm
Width: 74cm

Website keywords

pictures

Label

Label text, Geffrye Museum, date unknown:
Mary Beale with husband Charles and son Bartholomew. Mary Beale, c1663-1664 Oil on canvas.

Associated persons

Charles Beale
Bartholomew Beale