James Allen

Ellys, Johnc.1720s

Details

Title: James Allen
Creator Lifespan: c.1701 - 1757
Date: c.1720s
Physical Dimensions: w1257 x h1022 cm
Type: Painting
Medium: Oil
Work Notes: For the sitter, see Ellys DPG441, and Stoppelaer DPG496. The similarity of the head to that in DPG441 suggests the attribution to Ellys. Presumably the 'kit-cat picture of Mr James Allen, who was master in 1717', listed in the Dulwich College Master's room in 1814.
Work Nationality: British
Support: Canvas
Provenance: Acquired before 1814 when in the Master's Room at Dulwich College; College Board Room 1890; James Allen's Girls' School 1892 -.
Attributed to: Ellys, John
Acquisition Method: Dulwich College (at Dulwich College by 1814)

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