1773 - 1845

Faktaark

  • Top 3 works:
    • Landscape with a Shepherd and his Flock
    • A View of Belvoir Castle
    • Ravensworth Castle
  • Museums on this site: Royal Collection
  • Works on this site: 3
  • Also known as:
    • Baroness Ravensworth
    • Maria Susanna Lady Ravensworth
    • Maria Liddell
    • Maria Liddell, Baroness Ravensworth
  • Art period: 19th Century
  • Lifespan: 72 years

A Life of Noble Standing

The story of Maria Susannah Simpson is one woven into the fabric of the British aristocracy. Known by many names throughout her years, she moved through the upper echelons of society as Maria Liddell and later as Baroness Ravensworth. Her life, spanning from 1773 to 1845, was defined by her station and the titles she held, such as Maria Susanna Lady Ravensworth.

She lived during an era of great transition in Britain, carrying the weight of her lineage with the quiet dignity expected of a noblewoman. While history remembers her through her titles, her presence was felt within the halls of the estates she inhabited.

The Legacy of Ravensworth Castle

Though she was not a painter by trade, her connection to the visual arts remains preserved through the objects associated with her name and estate. One particular work, an oil on canvas titled Ravensworth Castle, captures a moment from between 1839 and 1840. This painting offers a glimpse into the physical world she occupied.

The work exists today within the Royal Collection, held under the accession number RCIN 400808. It provides a window into the architecture and atmosphere of her era, specifically focusing on the castle that bears her title. Through this single piece of art, the memory of her surroundings survives.

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Hvordan finner jeg verk av Maria Susannah Simpson i en bestemt fargepalett?

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Selvtest

Det er kun ett riktig svar på hvert spørsmål.

Spørsmål 1:
Who was the maternal grandfather of Maria Susannah Simpson?
Spørsmål 2:
In which year did Maria Susannah Simpson marry Sir Thomas Henry Liddell?
Spørsmål 3:
Where was the family home of Maria Susannah Simpson located during her childhood?
Spørsmål 4:
Which architect was employed by Sir Thomas Henry Liddell to make improvements to the family home?
Spørsmål 5:
How many children did Lady Ravensworth bear who survived into adulthood?