Lot Essay
Another version of this miniature, attributed to Maria Bellett Brown was sold Sotheby's, London, 15 July 1974, part of lot 42. A miniature depicting Marian with her husband in a similar pose, by George Chinnery, was sold Christie's, London, 7 November 1988, part of lot 92.
Marian (d. 1814), third daughter of William Greer, married her cousin Sir Charles D'Oyly, 7th Bt. (1781-1845), as his first wife. Sir Charles was an important Indian civilian and artist. An assistant to the registrar of Calcutta Court of appeal in 1798, he was probably responsible for encouraging George Chinnery to visit Dacca, where he later remained until 1811, and from whom Charles received painting lessons. Sir Charles later became opium agent at Behar in 1821 and senior member of the marine board in 1833.
Marian (d. 1814), third daughter of William Greer, married her cousin Sir Charles D'Oyly, 7th Bt. (1781-1845), as his first wife. Sir Charles was an important Indian civilian and artist. An assistant to the registrar of Calcutta Court of appeal in 1798, he was probably responsible for encouraging George Chinnery to visit Dacca, where he later remained until 1811, and from whom Charles received painting lessons. Sir Charles later became opium agent at Behar in 1821 and senior member of the marine board in 1833.