Portrait Gentleman Man Kneller 17/18th Century Paint Oil On Canvas England 1670 1730
Riva del Garda, Italy
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Item details
Height
84.0 cm
Width
64.0 cm
Depth
0.01 cm
Wear conditions
Good
Wear conditions
Excellent
Shows little to no signs of wear and tear.
Good
May show slight traces of use in keeping with age. Most vintage and antique items fit into this condition.
Average
Likely to show signs of some light scratching and ageing but still remains in a fair condition.
Apparent Wear and Tear
Visible signs of previous use including scratches, chips or stains.
Please refer to condition report, images or make a seller enquiry for additional information.
Description
Godfrey Kneller (Lübeck 1646 - London 1723) circle of
Portrait of a Gentleman in a Garden
Oil on canvas
67 x 47 cm.
Framed 84 x 64 cm.
The painting depicts a nobleman portrayed full-length and dressed in classical garb, braided sandals and seated at the base of a stone fountain; he is immortalised in a luxuriant garden with a vase filled with a rich flowering bouquet and a terracotta vase containing a mandarin plant.
This type of portrait was widespread among the nobility, especially in England, in the 17th and 18th centuries, where the sitter liked to see himself stripped of his trappings, without pompous clothes, fashionable accessories or elaborate hairstyles, to show that his status and worth did not depend solely on opulently displayed material wealth.
In 17th and 18th century England, citrus trees such as the one depicted were often grown in large pots, kept outside during the summer and transported inside again, in heated orangeries, for the winter. Thus, the inclusion of this fruit in this portrait is an indication of the wealth and social status of the man, by virtue of the great difficulty with which it was cultivated.
The painting is therefore to be attributed to an English painter active around the 17th and 18th century, orbiting in particular in the circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller, the official painter of the English court and considered, together with Peter Lely and Willem Wissing, to be among the masters of English portraiture in the 17th and 18th century.
He painted every reigning British ruler, from King Charles II to George I, as well as the most important figures in British society and public life. These works, exhibited in royal palaces, were so admired and appreciated by the public that a large number of patrons, mainly noblemen, wanted his workshop to paint their family portraits.
Below we mention some of his portraits, which like ours show members of the British aristocracy immortalised in lush gardens often accompanied by natural elements such as flowers and plants instead of rich jewellery and precious fabrics. These include, by way of comparison, the portrait of Prince William, Duke of Gloucester (1693), Countess Catherine of Dorchester (1685), John Cecil 5th Earl of Exter (1696), and the portrait of James Cecil, Earl of Salisbury.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The work comes complete with an attractive gilt frame and is sold with a certificate of authenticity and guarantee.
We take care of and organise the transport of the purchased works, both for Italy and abroad, through professional and insured carriers.
It is also possible to see the painting in the gallery in Riva del Garda, we will be glad to welcome you and show you our collection of works.
In the case of purchase of the work by non-Italian customers, it will be necessary to obtain an export permit, which takes about 15/20 days; our gallery will take care of the whole phase until it is obtained. All costs of this procedure are included.
Contact us, without obligation, for any additional information.
Condition report:
Good
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Last updated: 24th March 2025
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