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William Pigot (1729–1782)

Image credit: Heritage Doncaster

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Doncaster Museum & Art Gallery is fortunate to have in its collection three beautiful oil paintings by one of the most famous English artists of the eighteenth century, Joseph Wright of Derby. They are portraits of William Brooke and Elizabeth and William Pigot. Like his father-in-law William Brooke, William Pigot was a dealer in cloth, and this portrait is notable for the fine costume. The blue velvet suit, which would have been at the height of fashion when the portrait was painted, is trimmed with gold and brocade, while the jacket falls open revealing its satin lining, as well as the heavily brocaded waistcoat. William’s pose is deliberately casual. The way in which he leans against the carved table leg, while toying with the beautiful lacquered box in his left hand, suggests a gentleman of means, with time to spare to indulge his pleasures.

Danum Gallery, Library and Museum

Doncaster

Title

William Pigot (1729–1782)

Date

1760

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 127 x W 102 cm

Accession number

DONMG : 1999.8

Acquisition method

purchased from Mallett and Son, 1999

Work type

Painting

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Danum Gallery, Library and Museum

Waterdale, Doncaster, South Yorkshire DN1 3BZ England

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