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Edward Penny

1714–1791

WA-00070618

London

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Tatehttps://www.tate.org.uk/art/artists/edward-penny-417
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Edward Penny was an English portrait and historical painter, one of the founder members of the Royal Academy.

Source: Tate · Trust score: 95% · Updated 1mo ago

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Artworks (28)

Widow Costard's cow and goods, distrained for taxes, are redeemed by the generosity of Johnny Pearmain

1782 · oil paint

Jane Shore Led In Penance To Saint Paul's

1775 · oil paint

The Virtuous Comforted by Sympathy

1774 · oil paint

The Profligate Punished by Neglect

1774 · oil paint

'Cymbeline', Act III, Scene 4, Imogen Discovered in the Cave

1770 · oil paint

Captain Philip Affleck, after 1725-1799

1770 · oil paint

Thomas Fothergill (1716?–1796), Provost (1767–1796)

1769 · oil paint

The Gossiping Blacksmith

1769 · oil paint

support: 1257 x 1010 mm frame: 1352 x 1090 x 62 mm

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Zachary Pearce (1690–1774), Fellow and Bishop of Rochester

1768 · oil paint

Marquess of Granby Relieving a Sick Soldier

1765 · oil paint

Richard Wilson

1765 · oil paint

The Marquis of Granby giving Alms to a sick Soldier and his Family

1764 · oil paint

A City Shower

1764 · oil paint

The Death of General Wolfe

The Seven Children of Sharington Davenport, in Costume, Sketching in a Stage-Set of Roman Ruins

1750 · oil paint

Sir Coventry Carew, 6th Bt (?1716–1748)

1749 · oil paint

Mary Bampfylde, Lady (Coventry) Carew of Antony, Lady Carew, later Mrs Francis Buller, of Morval (d. 1762)

1745 · oil paint

William Farrington (1721–1782)

1744 · oil paint

Cardinal Guido Bentivoglio (copy after Anthony van Dyck)

1741 · oil paint

Sir William Benett

1740 · oil paint

Peter Legh (1723–1794)

oil paint

James, Lord Strange

oil paint

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28 published of 28 catalogued · 28 with image

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51 entries · 2 sources

The Gossiping Blacksmith
1769 · Tate · 6 prov
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Self Portrait
1759 · Wikidata · 5 prov
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The Virtuous Comforted by Sympathy
1774 · Wikidata · 5 prov
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Captain Philip Affleck, after 1725-1799
1770 · Wikidata · 5 prov
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The Profligate Punished by Neglect
1774 · Wikidata · 5 prov
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Widow Costard's cow and goods, distrained for taxes, are redeemed by the generosity of Johnny Pearmain
1782 · Wikidata · 5 prov
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Marquess of Granby Relieving a Sick Soldier
1765 · Wikidata · 5 prov
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The Death of General Wolfe
1763 · Wikidata · 5 prov
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A City Shower
1764 · Wikidata · 5 prov
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The Marquis of Granby giving Alms to a sick Soldier and his Family
1764 · Wikidata · 5 prov
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Edward Penny Marquess of Granby 1721 70 relieving a sick soldier c.1765

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