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Portrait of Col John Silvester, Sir M A Shee #867325

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Portrait of Col John Silvester, Sir M A Shee  #867325
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Portrait of a Gentleman , thought to be Colonel G Silvester by Sir Martin Archer Shee PRA 1769-1850



Provenance-The Rev Roffe-Sylvester

John Silvester came from a wealthy Manchester trading family, he married in 1788 Joanna, daughter of John Threlfall a Chorley brewer and bankerThe Silvester Family were a wealthy trading family from Chorcliffe House, Chorley Lancashire

In the vault is John Silvester died 25th July 1826 reputed to be a local magistrate
also John Threlfall 5th sept 1804 (63 yrs old)

Born in Dublin on the 20th December 1769, son of Geroge Shee and Mary (nee Kirwan). Studied Rpoyal Dublin Society Schools 1781-3 under Robert Lucius West, winning many premiums. Began working as a crayo portraitist in Dublin ( and was well known at 16), but then concentrated on oils. Settled in London 1788 on the advice of Gilbert Stuart, from whommhe may have had many lessons. Entered RA Schools 1790 on the advice of Reynolds. First painted histirucal subjects and portraits of actors, his earlier work showing a great debt to his friend Hopner and to Lawrence. Enjoyed a highly successful practice as a society portrait painter, and painted a number of the Royal Family, including the Queen. Exhibited at the RA (324). RHA (6), BI (19), 1789-1845. Elected ARA 1798, RA 1800, PRA (and knighted) 1830 on Lawrence's death. Married Mary Power 6 December 1797. Moved to Cavendish Square 1799, the fromer residence of Romney. His career bridged the gap between the Regency portrait and the Victorian ...
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#: 2725</td>
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<tr><td>Condition:Good Overall</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:C.1780</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:UK</td></tr>
<tr><td>Maker:Sir Martin Archer Shee PRA 1769-1850</td></tr>
<tr><td>Height:50.0</td></tr>

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<tr><td>Title:Portrait of Col John Silvester, Sir M A Shee </td></tr>
<tr><td>Style:Traditional</td></tr>
<tr><td>Materials:Oil on canvas</td></tr>
<tr><td>Type:Oil on Canvas</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:london uk</td></tr>
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