Allan Ramsay, Thomas, 2nd Baron Mansel Of Margam With His Blackwood Half-Brothers And Sister Editorial Photo

Allan Ramsay, Thomas, 2nd Baron Mansel of Margam with his Blackwood Half-Brothers and Sister at the Tate Britain galleries in London Uk England . This portrait was probably commissioned to commemorate the children’s mother, who had died in October 1741. To the right is Thomas Mansel. At his side are his elder half-brother Shovel and sister Mary. The youngest child, John, is seated at the left, smiling towards the viewer. Mary, who was partially sighted, places her hand over the bird’s breast, perhaps to demonstrate the importance to her of the sense of touch. The reddish-brown mark is part of the partridge’s natural plumage.