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Isabella Bennet Fitzroy, Duchess of Grafton (1668-1723) was a prominent female figure in British history during the 17th and 18th centuries. She was one of the ‘Hampton Court Beauties’ painted by Sir Godfrey Kneller for Queen Mary II, and
This portrait miniature – recently added to the website – is a charming example of the work of Thomas Flatman (1635-88) and was exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery at the end of the 19th century. Flatman’s subjects always lo
Now on our website, this particular (and rather unflattering) portrait miniature by Richard Gibson (1615-1690) has yet to be identified but can be dated between 1655-60 based on stylistic comparisons. An almost identical version was last sold at Bonh
*New to the website* 👾 available, and perfect for #fashionfriday is this fascinating portrait miniature of Marie Antoinette's Crown Jeweller, George-Fréderic Bapst (1756-1826), painted by JEAN-URBAIN GUÉRIN (1760-1836) 'en buste'. His
If you are in London don’t miss @philip_mould_gallery ‘s exhibition ‘Fruit of Friendship’ - Portraits by Mary Beale curated by @_ellie_smith_ and @lawrence.hendra. Mary Beale (1633-1699) was one of the first professional woman
A very usual oil on copper depicting ‘the miraculous effigy of Henry Garnet (1555-1606)’ which went under the hammer today. It is inscribed and dated ‘A° 1606. MIRACULOSA EFFIGIES P HENRICE GARNET ANGLI’. Garnet was an E
Praised by George Vertue in his notebooks, this miniature, available on our website, is by 17th century female miniaturist Susannah-Penelope Rosse (c.1655-1700). The daughter of the miniature painter Richard Gibson, Susannah-Penelope Rosse was o
Repost @theburlingtonmagazine • The publication here for the first time of an important miniature by Hilliard in a private collection adds significantly to our understanding of his practice and patronage. His only known completed cabinet miniatu
It’s not friday yet, but we can still talk about fashion! New to the website: a portrait miniature of a lady by John Smart (1741-1811). The pale blue dress and black lace being used here as a shawl suggest that this lady is likely in mourning.

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