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When this painting was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1771, it was said to have raised Angelica Kauffman’s reputation to the highest point. Ironically, the artist was not able to sell it for some time; it was bought by John Parker, later Lord Boringdon, by August 1775.
Title
Interview of Edgar and Elfrida, after Her Marriage to Athelwold
Date
c.1770/1771
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 153.5 x W 214.5 cm
Accession number
872179
Acquisition method
accepted in lieu of death duties on the estate of Edmund, 4th Earl of Morley; transferred from HM Treasury, 1957
Work type
Painting
National Trust, Saltram
Plympton, Plymouth, Devon PL7 1UH England
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