Portrait of a Man c.1700

Oil on canvas | 76.3 x 63.5 x 1.8 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external) | RCIN 402665

Attributed to French School, 17th century

Attributed to French School, 17th century

Description

This portrait is probably the 'Rigaud, Portrait of Man in Armour' recorded in Queen Caroline's Bedroom at Kensington Palace in 1818, measuring 2ft 6in x 2ft 1in (76 x 63.5cm) and described as 'Indifferent’. While not by Rigaud, it would seem to be a French work of c.1700.

Provenance

First recorded at Kensington Palace in 1818
People involved

Creator(s)

Attributed to
Search the collection French School, 17th century
(artist)

Attributed to
Search the collection French School, 18th century
(artist)

After?
Search the collection Nicolas de Largillière (1656-1746)
(artist)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Oil on canvas

oil paint, lined canvas

Measurements

76.3 x 63.5 x 1.8 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external)
Groupings
Category
Paintings
Object type(s)
visual works
paintings
References

Alternative title(s)

Portrait of a man, previously identified as Mr Mastephas

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