Portrait of Elizabeth Gunning, Duchess of Hamilton

Acquisition of a full-length portrait of Elizabeth Gunning, Duchess of Hamilton, by Gavin Hamilton (1723-1798)

Portrait of Elizabeth Gunning, Duchess of Hamilton by the Scottish painter Gavin Hamilton
Portrait of Elizabeth Gunning, Duchess of Hamilton by the Scottish painter Gavin Hamilton
Nation/region
Scotland
Grant awarded
£200,000
Award date
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An exceptional portrait of Elizabeth Gunning, Duchess of Hamilton (1733-1790) by the Scottish painter Gavin Hamilton (1723 – 1798) has been acquired by the Scottish National Portrait Gallery. The acquisition was made possible by a £200,000 grant from the National Heritage Memorial Fund and £75,000 from The Art Fund, the UK’s leading independent art charity. The painting was commissioned by the 6th Duke of Hamilton and has remained in the family until now.