Mary Benwell

Mary Benwell (1739–1800) was a British painter, draftsperson and pastellist.

Also recorded as Mrs. Mary Code; Mary, Mrs. Code; Mary Code Benwell; Mary Code; Code; Mary Benwell (Miss).

Mary Benwell in brief

Born
1739
Died
1800
Known for
painter, draftsperson and pastellist
Place of birth
London
Contents

Overview

Born at London in 1739, died in 1800.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is miniature. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait and mythological.

Places of work recorded in the authority are London.

Work by Mary Benwell is recorded in the collections of Victoria and Albert Museum, National Portrait Gallery and Uffizi Gallery.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Mary Benwell”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q16203783: Mary Benwell

    authority record · Unverified · Wikidata

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