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Ada Lewis-Hill (1844–1906) is depicted in this grand full-length portrait wearing a white silk or satin evening dress with a pink overlay garment which partly covers the bodice, with a decorative pearl brooch at the lace neckline of her dress and a heavy dark fur coat. Her jewellery comprises a heavy gold chain with a round charm, which she wears on her right hand, along with a fawn glove. Her left hand is ungloved and shows off her rings, worn on her wedding finger. Her feet are not depicted. She also wears a diamond tiara and earrings. The Ada Lewis Scholarships were founded by Ada Lewis in July 1901 and supported such musicians as Sir John Barbirolli and Dame Moura Lympany for their training at the Academy. She also presented one of the Academy's treasures, the 'Habaneck' violin by Stradivarius, c.
Title
Mrs Ada Lewis-Hill (1844–1906)
Date
1890
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 210 x W 141.5 cm
Accession number
2011.350
Acquisition method
on loan from the Southern Housing Group, since 2011
Work type
Painting
Inscription description
H. J. Thaddeus 1890
Royal Academy of Music
Marylebone Road, London, Greater London NW1 5HT England
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Sir Arthur Hodgson, KCMG, DL, JP, Mayor (1883–1888), High Steward (1896–1902) Stratford-upon-Avon Town Hall -
Sir Richard Owen (1804–1892), FRS, KGB Lancaster Town Hall -
Father Anderledy (1819–1892) Lady Lever Art Gallery -
An Irish Peasant Sheffield Museums -
Mrs Ada Lewis-Hill (1844–1906) Royal Academy of Music