An Unknown Young Man
Charles Jervas (Dublin 1675 – London 1739)
National Trust Inventory Number 884981
| Category |
Paintings |
| Date |
circa 1720 - 1730 |
| Materials |
Oil on canvas |
| Measurements |
762 x 635 mm (30 x 25 in) |
| Place of origin |
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Summary description
Oil painting on canvas, An Unknown Young Man, attributed to Charles Jervas (Dublin 1675 – London 1739), circa 1720/30. A bust-length portrait of a youth in a painted oval, turned to the left, facing back to the viewer. The sitter was previously thought to be either Russell Robartes (d.1718) or John Robartes (1658-1774), brothers of the 2nd Earl of Radnor. He has a long wig and wears a brown coat with a white stock.
Provenance
by descent, until given by Gerald, 7th Viscount Clifden (1883-1966), with the transfer of the house to the National Trust in 1953
Credit line
Lanhydrock, The Robartes Collection (The National Trust)
Marks and inscriptions
On the verso, in ink, on an oldish label on the back of the stretcher: Lord Robartes
On the back of the frame, on a label: Harris[?] & Sons, The Devon and Cornwall Gallery, Plymouth, Frame No.: 1480 [?]
Makers and roles
Charles Jervas (Dublin 1675 – London 1739), artist
attributed to Charles Jervas (Dublin 1675 – London 1739), artist
British (English) School, artist
previously attributed to school of Sir Godfrey Kneller (Lübeck 1646 - London 1723), artist
previously attributed to school of Sir Peter Lely (Soest 1618 – London 1680), artist
References
Lanhydrock House, Cornwall. Pictures [undated typescript, circa 1954], On the Oak Staircase
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Record Status
Enhanced