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Uvedale Tomkyns Price (1685–1764) and Members of His Family
Uvedale Tomkyns Price (1685–1764) and Members of His Family is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Bartholomew Dandridge. It dates from 1731 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This oil painting depicts Uvedale Tomkyns Price, born in 1685 and deceased in 1764, alongside members of his family.
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Subject & Meaning
The composition emphasizes the subjects' status and cohesion, portraying them as a dignified, landed gentry family in early 18th-century England.
The painting depicts Uvedale Tomkyns Price (1685–1764) alongside members of his family in an outdoor setting, likely a country estate. The group includes Price, a woman (presumably his wife or relative), and other figures, alongside symbolic elements such as a dog and a swan. The dog, often a symbol of loyalty and fidelity, suggests domestic harmony and familial devotion.
The swan, associated with grace and elegance, may allude to the family's refinement or social standing. The composition emphasizes the subjects' status and cohesion, portraying them as a dignified, landed gentry family in early 18th-century England. The natural landscape reinforces their connection to property and lineage, underscoring themes of heritage and continuity.
Technique & Style
Created in 1731, this work is an oil painting executed on a canvas support. The piece measures 102.2 cm in height and 158.8 cm in width. As a group portrait by Bartholomew Dandridge, the formal composition depicts Uvedale Tomkyns Price alongside a woman, a dog, and a swan.
The medium consists of oil paint applied to the canvas, characteristic of the portraiture techniques of the early eighteenth century. The painting is currently held within the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
History & Provenance
Executed in 1731, this oil-on-canvas group portrait was created by the artist Bartholomew Dandridge. The work depicts Uvedale Tomkyns Price alongside members of his family, accompanied by a dog and a swan. While the specific circumstances of the original commission and the detailed chain of ownership are not recorded in the available sources, the painting's creation is firmly dated to 1731.
It currently resides in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where it is preserved as an example of early eighteenth-century family portraiture.
Overview
This oil painting depicts Uvedale Tomkyns Price, born in 1685 and deceased in 1764, alongside members of his family. The scene unfolds outdoors, presenting a group of individuals dressed in elaborate 18th-century attire. The composition suggests a relaxed gathering, with figures engaged in various activities within a serene landscape. The artwork serves as a family portrait, capturing a moment of leisure and familial connection.
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