Dimensions: support: 1391 x 1143 mm frame: 1801 x 1552 x 83 mm
Copyright: CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED, Photo: Tate
Editor: This is George Romney's portrait of "Mr and Mrs William Lindow", currently at Tate Britain. The large scale and the formality of the subjects give it a rather serious, almost stoic feel. What strikes you most about this piece? Curator: It's as if we've stumbled upon a private, though carefully posed, moment, isn't it? The gentleman's subtle smirk hints at a life beyond the canvas, while her gaze seems to hold a world of untold stories. The subtle colour palette evokes a sense of timelessness, don’t you think? Editor: Yes, absolutely. It's like they're inviting us to imagine their lives. Thanks for sharing your insights! Curator: My pleasure! It's always enriching to see these old paintings through fresh eyes.
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The recently married William and Abigail Lindow are shown at ease with one another. George Romney called this picture ‘a Conversation’, reflecting its domesticity and informality. Yet it also commemorates William’s commercial interests – their marriage formalised his partnership in Abigail’s father’s shipping business. William was a prominent transatlantic merchant in Lancaster and participated in the trade of enslaved people. He owned sugar plantations in St Vincent and Grenada, both of which were maintained by forced labour. The source of their wealth is hinted at by the glimpse of the sea behind them. Gallery label, April 2023
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