Date: 1791 / Associated Places: Europe / Associated People: Gunn, Martha (1726–1815), the most famous of Brighton's bathing women (also known as "dippers"), was born in the seaside village of Brighthelmstone (Brighton) - YCBA Collections Search Search Results

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Associated People Gunn, Martha (1726–1815), the most famous of Brighton's bathing women (also known as "dippers"), was born in the seaside village of Brighthelmstone (Brighton)

1. Martha Gunn, Bather at Brighton

Martha Gunn, Bather at Brighton

Creator:: John Nixon, ca. 1760–1818
Date:: 1791
Materials & Techniques:: Watercolor on medium, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 5 7/16 × 8 9/16 inches (13.8 × 21.7 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection