William Boxall1800–1879Mrs John Forster
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Victoria and Albert Museum
London, United Kingdom
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
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- In this state since
- Source
- The museum's own collection data
About the painting
This portrait was presumably commissioned from the artist by John Forster (1812-1876), the husband of the sitter and a collector, who bequeathed his collection of books, pamphlets, manuscripts, prints, drawings, watercolours and oil paintings to the V&A. Forster married the wealthy Eliza Ann Crosbie in 1856 and from the apparent age of the sitter, this portrait was painted soon after the marriage.
Victoria and Albert Museum
Particulars
- Accession number
- P.36-1935
In the catalog
Sources
- Victoria and Albert Museum: the museum's own open data · fetched 10 days ago
- Image: Victoria and Albert Museum — © Victoria and Albert Museum, London
