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Title
Robert Davies of Gwysaney (1616–1666)
Date
1643
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 68.8 x W 59 cm
Accession number
NMW A 20
Acquisition method
purchased from a private collection, 1948
Work type
Painting
Inscription description
(Label): Robert Davies Son of Robert Davies of Gwysaney. Married Anne Mutton 29th July 1631. Born 1616. Died 29th September 1666. (Inscription on back of canvas): Robert Davies Esq. of Gwysaney, b. at Gwysaney 29 Feb 1616, M. at Gresford 20 July 1631 Anne dau. & heiress of Sir Peter Mytton Kt. of Lanerch Park. d. 29 Sept. 1666. High Sheriff for Co. of Flint 1644-45-46 and 1660. Gwysaney was besieged and surrendered to Sir Wm. Brereton 12 April 1645. King Charles II put Robert Davies name on the
