James Hayllar

A Family Group

1864
This painting likely depicts the artist himself with his young family. Hayllar was a popular artist who exhibited at the Royal Academy for more than forty years. He raised nine children, including four daughters who became talented artists and exhibited alongside him.
Title
A Family Group
Date
1864
Medium
Painting
Materials
oil on canvas
Dimensions
91.7 x 70.7 cm
Nationality
British
Credit line
Purchased 1964
Accession number
14631