William Archer Shee (1810–1899), the Artist's Son
1815 · Oil on canvas
30 x 24 3/4 in. (76.2 x 62.9 cm)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Sir Martin Archer Shee
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Sir Martin Archer Shee was an Irish painter and writer. He specialised in portrait painting. He enjoyed success during the Regency era. From 1830 he served as the president of the Royal Academy in succession to Thomas Lawrence.
Source: Tate · Trust score: 40% · Updated 10d ago
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