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Alicia and Jane Clarke, c. 1758 (oil on canvas)
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Alicia and Jane Clarke, c. 1758 (oil on canvas)
450072 Alicia and Jane Clarke, c.1758 (oil on canvas) by Devis, Arthur (1712-87); 91.5x71 cm; The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; (add.info.: This image of the middle-aged Clarke sisters of Walford Court, Ross-on-Wye, is particularly unusual as it depicts women as landowners. They inherited their estate from the philanthropist John Kyrle. The landscape background overlooks the river Wye and a village church.); eHolburne Museum; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22925840
© Holburne Museum / Bridgeman Images
Clarke Estate Gowns Jane Silk Sisters Wealthy Alicia Goodrich Ross On Wye Walford
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This oil on canvas print, titled "Alicia and Jane Clarke, c. 1758" by Arthur Devis, offers a glimpse into the lives of two remarkable women in 18th-century England. The painting showcases the middle-aged Clarke sisters, Alicia and Jane, who defied societal norms by becoming landowners. Inheriting their estate from philanthropist John Kyrle, they shattered gender expectations and demonstrated their strength as independent women. The artwork's landscape background presents a picturesque view of the river Wye and a charming village church. This setting symbolizes the sisters' connection to nature and their rootedness in English society. Their seated poses exude elegance and confidence while adorned in exquisite lace gowns made of silk fabric that epitomize wealth and refinement. Through this portrait, Devis captures not only the physical beauty but also the inner strength of these extraordinary women. It serves as a testament to their status as influential figures within Georgian society. Displayed at The Holburne Museum in Bath, UK, this painting invites viewers to contemplate how Alicia and Jane Clarke challenged traditional gender roles during an era when such accomplishments were rare for women. As we admire this masterpiece from Bridgeman Images' collection on Fine Art Finder, we are reminded of the power of determination and resilience that can break down barriers even centuries later.
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