An Unknown Elderly Man, aged 86, possibly a Member of the Hobart Family
British (English) School
Category
Art / Oil paintings
Date
1611
Materials
Oil on canvas
Measurements
884 x 708 mm
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Blickling Hall, Norfolk
NT 355559
Summary
Oil painting on canvas. An Unknown Elderly Man, aged 86, possibly a Member of the Hobart Family, British (English) School, inscribed across top: 'Anno 1611 Ae't SVAE 86'. A three-quarter-length portrait of an elderly man, seated, turned slightly to the right, his eye closed, his hands clasped. Wears black dress and cap. Giltwood frame. 1955 inventory says this is probably a member of the Hobart family.
Provenance
Bequeathed with the hall and contents by Philip,11th Marquess of Lothian (1882-1940)
Credit line
Blickling Hall, The Lothian Collection (National Trust)
Marks and inscriptions
Ann 1611 AE SVAE 86 (painted on the canvas)
Makers and roles
British (English) School, artist