Who painted Sir John Shaw and his Family in the Park at Eltham Lodge, Kent?

Sir John Shaw and his Family in the Park at Eltham Lodge, Kent was painted by Arthur Devis in 1761.

Where can I see Sir John Shaw and his Family in the Park at Eltham Lodge, Kent?

Sir John Shaw and his Family in the Park at Eltham Lodge, Kent is held by Art Institute of Chicago.

What movement is Sir John Shaw and his Family in the Park at Eltham Lodge, Kent?

Sir John Shaw and his Family in the Park at Eltham Lodge, Kent is associated with Rococo painting.

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Artwork

Sir John Shaw and his Family in the Park at Eltham Lodge, Kent

Arthur Devis , 1761

Sir John Shaw and his Family in the Park at Eltham Lodge, Kent is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Arthur Devis. It dates from 1761 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.

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Overview

Sir John Shaw and his Family in the Park at Eltham Lodge, Kent is a 1761 oil painting by English artist Arthur Devis, known for his conversation pieces.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Sir John Shaw's family in a serene park scene at Eltham Lodge, Kent. The family is shown in formal attire, with the parents seated on a bench and their children nearby, conveying a sense of elegance and refinement.

Technique & Style

Devis's use of chiaroscuro creates depth and dimensionality, drawing attention to the central figures. The work is characteristic of the rococo movement, with its emphasis on delicate, informal scenes.

History & Provenance

The painting is now held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.

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Artist

Arthur Devis

Arthur Devis (19 February 1712 – 25 July 1787) was an English painter whose father, Anthony, was progenitor of what became a family dynasty of painters and writers.