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ANTIQUE #SA451595

Portrait Of A Lady, British C.1695; Attributed To Thomas Murray (1663-1734)

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Titan Fine Art

Oil on canvas.
 
A fine c.1695 portrait of a lady wearing a blue silk dress over a white frilled chemise and completed with a crimson mantle. The work is attributed to one of the most successful and talented artist during the period, Scottish artist Thomas Murray (1663-1734). It is not surprising that Murray painted the portraits of King William III, Queen Mary, and Queen Ann as well as a number of other high-ranking people as his finesse and virtuoso treatment is abundant. The influence of Sir Godfrey Kneller is expected considering the importance of Kneller, and even though the formula employed for head and shoulders portraits of woman during the period is similar, Murray’s work is distinguishable by a refined and elegant manner and a smooth overall feel. Other known examples of Murray’s work are strikingly similar in the handling, the modelling, and identical use of the three drapery colours.
 
A fine and eloquent example of British portraiture.
 
Thomas Murray (1663-1734)...
Antique SA451595 shown on this page was made in the 17th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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Titan Fine Art
Specialist in 17th & 18thC portraits. Highly curated selection, museum-level research & pro conservation. Exceptional art, expertly vetted.
London
United Kingdom
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STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD