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Portrait of a Young Lady, traditionally identified as Sarah Jennings
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Portrait of a Young Lady, traditionally identified as Sarah Jennings
651927 Portrait of a Young Lady, traditionally identified as Sarah Jennings, Duchess of Marlborough, half length, Holding a Book, Her Hands Crossed on her Lap, her Head-Dress Draped upon her Shoulders, 1667 (black, white, red, brown and pale blue chalks on light brown pap) by Lely, Peter (1618-80); 26.9x19.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a Young Lady, traditionally identified as Sarah Jennings, Duchess of Marlborough, half length, Holding a Book, Her Hands Crossed on her Lap, her Head-Dress Draped upon her Shoulders. Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680). Black, white, red, brown and pale blue chalks on light brown paper. Signed and dated 1667 (?). 26.9 x 19.3cm.); Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23294196
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022012upload 1960 1969 1960s Anticipation Aversion Baroque Era British Art British Art On Paper Brown Chalk Brown Paper Chalk Darkness Distracted Duchess Duchess Of Marlborough Expectancy Expectation Famous Person Hands Clasped Historical Figure Historical Personality Late 20th Century Late Twentieth Century Lely Looking Away Mounted On Paper Nocturnal Olden Time On Paper Peter Peter Lely Sir Peter Lely Sixties Titled Person Using Hands White Chalk Woman Alone 1967 Ethnic Origin Headwear Portrait Style Portraiture Sarah Jennings Sir Peter
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This portrait, titled "Portrait of a Young Lady, traditionally identified as Sarah Jennings" transports us back to the aristocratic society of the 17th century. Painted by Sir Peter Lely in 1667, this exquisite piece showcases the elegance and fashion of its time. The young lady depicted in the portrait is believed to be Sarah Jennings, Duchess of Marlborough. She sits half-length with her hands crossed on her lap, holding a book. Her head-dress gracefully drapes upon her shoulders, adding an air of sophistication to her appearance. Lely's masterful use of black, white, red, brown and pale blue chalks on light brown paper brings depth and texture to the artwork. The artist's signature and date add authenticity to this remarkable creation. In this print from Fine Art Finder by Bridgeman Images, we are able to appreciate every intricate detail captured in Lely's original work. From the delicate folds of clothing to the intensity in the subject's gaze as she looks away with anticipation and expectation. This portrait not only serves as a historical document but also exemplifies fine art at its finest. It invites us into a world long gone yet preserved through artistic expression. As we admire this piece mounted on paper before us today, we are reminded of both our shared humanity across centuries and our fascination with beauty that transcends time itself.
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