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Built in 1865, as the home of the Branwell family. Penlee House is home to many paintings by members of the Newlyn School. It is also home to the Penzance Natural History and Antiquarian Society collection.

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A Great Authority In Our Village, portrait of John Kelynack

Acc.no: PEZPH : 1989.53


IDENFIFICATION

Full Name: oil painting

Brief Description: Born in 1796, this well known character of Mousehole was given the title 'Great Authority' because of his great age, lively memory and his ability to tell interesting tales. His recollections of the Napoleonic Wars and the arrival of the news of the Battle of Trafalgar were among his repertoire. (Taken from 'An Artistic Tradition' by Jonathan Holmes).


PRODUCTION

Person: Martin, John Henry

Date: b1835, d1904

Production Date: 1877

Image Width: 360mm

Frame Width: 458mm

Image Height: 410mm

Image Width: 360mm

Support: canvas

Support: canvas


Category: Fine Art

If you are interested in learning more about this item please contact us and reference "PEZPH : 1989.53"

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