The Old Monk

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The sitter was not a genuine monk but an Italian model living in Paris. At the time of the portrait being painted, he had a son, aged 11, to whom he was devoted. Sadly, the child died at the age of 14. Saumarez was the daughter of James, fourth Lord de Saumarez. Marion’s father had a great interest in the arts and he passed this love on to her. When Marion was young, her father spent time travelling in Europe and he used this opportunity to educate his two elder daughters, encouraging them to visit the beautiful buildings and museums in whatever country they were in at the time.

Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery

St Peter Port

Title

The Old Monk

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 63 x W 52 cm

Accession number

GUEMG : GMAG 2004.20

Acquisition method

purchased with the assistance of the Wilfred Carey Purchase Fund, 2004

Work type

Painting

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