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ANTIQUE #SA1223958

Mezzotint Portrait Of Dodington Montagu (nee Greville) Duchess Of Manchester By John Faber Jr After Sir Godfrey Kneller

£820    $1,097    €960
MEZZOTINT PORTRAIT OF DODINGTON MONTAGU (NEE GREVILLE) DUCHESS OF MANCHESTER BY JOHN FABER JR AFTER SIR GODFREY KNELLER
 
Fine early 18th-century portrait of Dodington Montagu, Duchess of Manchester, who is depicted full-length wearing a formal ''grand habit'' or court dress, characterized by its voluminous and shimmering fabrics.The dress appears to be made of heavy satin or silk, which Kneller has rendered to emphasize the deep, dramatic folds and the play of light on the material. It features a low-cut, ''V-shaped'' neckline trimmed with delicate white lace or a chemise ruffle visible at the edges.
 
A large, voluminous wrap or cloak is draped over her shoulders and arms, adding a sense of movement and ''grandeur'' to her silhouette. This style of ''undress'' (a term for formal but loosely draped clothing) was often used in portraits to project a timeless, classical elegance rather than strictly following day-to-day fashion.
 
Her dark hair is styled in a popular late-17th to ...
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