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The Rev James Creighton

Object

Painting

Production date

c.1815-1816

Object number

CH 1996.104

Physical Description

Oil painting, portrait of a man, by John Renton, wearing a clerical collar with preaching tabs and holding a book. Probably of Rev. James Creighton.

Creighton was one of John Wesley's principal ministers living and preaching in Hackney. One of his daughters, Jane (see CH 1996.32), married George Loddiges (see CH 1996.106) manager of the famous plant nursery in Hackney. Creigton’s son married Jane Renton, the sister of the artist.

This painting was originally accessioned as a portrait of Mr Conrad Loddiges.

Associated Person

Renton, John (Artist)

Associated Place

Material

Oil
Canvas

Dimension

Length: 90.5cm
width: 70.75cm

Credit line

John Renton

On display?

No