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Mrs. John Garden (Ann Garden, 1769–1842) and Her Children, John (1796–1854) and Ann Margaret (born 1793)

John Hoppner , 1798

Mrs. John Garden (Ann Garden, 1769–1842) and Her Children, John (1796–1854) and Ann Margaret (born 1793), by John Hoppner, oil, 1798
Mrs. John Garden (Ann Garden, 1769–1842) and Her Children, John (1796–1854) and Ann Margaret (born 1793), by John Hoppner, oil, 1798

Mrs. John Garden (Ann Garden, 1769–1842) and Her Children, John (1796–1854) and Ann Margaret (born 1793) is an oil painting by the British Romanticist artist John Hoppner. It dates from 1798 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Subject & Meaning

John Garden, seated with her two children, John and Ann Margaret, embodying a domestic scene of 18th‑century British family life.

The canvas portrays Ann Garden, known as Mrs. John Garden, seated with her two children, John and Ann Margaret, embodying a domestic scene of 18th‑century British family life. Rendered by John Hoppner in 1796 as an oil portrait, the work emphasizes the intimate bonds among mother and offspring, a common motif in contemporary portraiture that underscores familial duty and social standing. The composition, documented in both the painting’s catalogue entry and its museum record, presents the subjects as a cohesive unit, reflecting the era’s focus on maternal affection and lineage.

Technique & Style

The portrait is executed in oil paint on canvas, a standard support for British portraiture of the late eighteenth century. According to the catalogue record, the work measures 127.3 cm in height by 101.3 cm in width, a substantial upright format suited to a three-figure family group. The painting is classified as a portrait and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

No further technical documentation regarding underdrawing, paint handling, surface condition, or conservation history is provided in the available sources.

History & Provenance

The portrait Mrs. John Garden and Her Children by John Hoppner is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Created in 1796, this oil-on-canvas work measures 127.3 cm in height and 101.3 cm in width. While the provided sources confirm the painting's location within the museum's holdings and identify it as a family portrait depicting Ann Garden with her children John and Ann Margaret, the specific inventory or accession number is not included in the available documentation.

Furthermore, the sources do not contain any record of the work's exhibition history, leaving details regarding past displays or loans unverified within this dataset.

Overview

This oil painting, created by John Hoppner in 1798, presents a formal portrait of Mrs. John Garden, also known as Ann Garden, alongside her two children, John and Ann Margaret. The artwork captures a moment of domesticity and familial connection, rendered with the characteristic elegance of late 18th-century portraiture. It is currently part of the collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Mrs. Robert Shurlock (Henrietta Ann Jane Russell, 1775–1849) and Her Daughter Ann
Mrs. Robert Shurlock (Henrietta Ann Jane Russell, 1775–1849) and Her Daughter Ann, John Russell

Artist & collection

Portrait of John Hoppner

Artist

John Hoppner

John Hoppner was an English painter, much influenced by Joshua Reynolds, who achieved fame as a colourist.

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Mrs. John Garden (Ann Garden, 1769–1842) and Her Children, John (1796–1854) and Ann Margaret (born 1793)?

Mrs. John Garden (Ann Garden, 1769–1842) and Her Children, John (1796–1854) and Ann Margaret (born 1793) was painted by John Hoppner in 1796-01-01.

Where can I see Mrs. John Garden (Ann Garden, 1769–1842) and Her Children, John (1796–1854) and Ann Margaret (born 1793)?

Mrs. John Garden (Ann Garden, 1769–1842) and Her Children, John (1796–1854) and Ann Margaret (born 1793) is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is Mrs. John Garden (Ann Garden, 1769–1842) and Her Children, John (1796–1854) and Ann Margaret (born 1793)?

Mrs. John Garden (Ann Garden, 1769–1842) and Her Children, John (1796–1854) and Ann Margaret (born 1793) is associated with British Romanticism.

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