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An unidentified young lady of the time of Charles I, c.1635 (oil painting)
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An unidentified young lady of the time of Charles I, c.1635 (oil painting)
7340626 An unidentified young lady of the time of Charles I, c.1635 (oil painting) by English School, (17th century); 72x61 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: English School
This oil portrait seems to have been omitted from Archibald's 1961 Preliminary Catalogue of NMM oil portraits, but the Concise Catalogue (1986) identifies it as English school, 17th-century and illustrates it (p.529). While faced up and invisible for conservation reasons from 1989 to 2009, the fact that it seemed to be the only unidentified female portrait in the Museum's Greenwich Hospital holding suggested (despite date issues) that it might be a hitherto unlocated one of the Hospital's first matron, Mrs Holden, bequeathed in 1739. When actively conserved it it was confirmed as an aristocratic young woman in fashionable dress of around 1635. It has since become clear that it is one of a number of works bequeathed to the Hospital in 1919 by the (very eccentric) Dr Ernest Wyndham Cottle as a portrait of Queen Henrietta Maria, wife of Charles I, an identity which was queried at the time but lasted as late as 1964 in a reprint of the Museum's early guidebook to the Queen's House. While this is now discounted, it is of 1630s period and the excellent costume suggests a high-status sitter, albeit the artist is only of middling quality. It is in a simple but attractive late-17th or early 18th-century frame made up of carved and gilded wooden moulding.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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This oil painting from the 17th century captures the essence of a young lady from the time of Charles I, circa 1635. The unidentified subject exudes elegance and sophistication in her fashionable attire, showcasing the style of the era with intricate details and rich colors.
Originally overlooked and faced up for conservation purposes, this portrait was eventually revealed to be a significant addition to the collection at the National Maritime Museum in London. While it was initially thought to possibly depict Queen Henrietta Maria, further research confirmed that it is actually a portrayal of an aristocratic woman from the 1630s period.
The artist's skill may not be top-tier, but their ability to capture the essence of high society during this historical period is undeniable. The simplicity yet attractiveness of the frame adds to the overall charm of this piece, making it a valuable representation of art from that time.
As we gaze upon this portrait, we are transported back in time to an era filled with opulence and grandeur. The mystery surrounding the identity of this young lady only adds to its allure, leaving us captivated by her beauty and grace centuries later.
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