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A Great Authority in Our Village (John Kelynack)

Henry Martin (1835–1908)

Penlee House Gallery & Museum

A Great Authority in Our Village (John Kelynack)

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A member of the well-known Newlyn family, whose history dated back to the Domesday Book, John Kelynack was a familiar figure in the town as a successful businessman and property owner. His longevity, lively interests and long memory meant that he was regarded as an authority on Newlyn, recounting recollections of Cornwall during the Napoleonic Wars, including the arrival of the news about Trafalgar and the resulting festivities.

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Title

A Great Authority in Our Village (John Kelynack)

Date

1877

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 41 x W 36 cm

Accession number

PEZPH : 1989.53

Acquisition method

gift from the artist; transferred from the Borough Council offices, c.1945–1974

Work type

Painting

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Henry Martin

1835–1908

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