Portrait of Anna Walmesley

Portrait of Anna Walmesley by Andrew Plimer: Sons of a clockmaker, Nathaniel Plimer and his younger brother Andrew initially trained in their father's profession…

What to notice

In Portrait of Anna Walmesley, start with classical, portrait, figurative. Then look closely at this museum-described detail: By 1781, they were together in London, and determined to practice art.

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Sons of a clockmaker, Nathaniel Plimer and his younger brother Andrew initially trained in their father's profession, although they grew restless with this trade, and ran off to live with Gypsies for two years. By 1781, they were together in London, and determined to practice art. Both took up residence with established artists.