Portrait of a Gentleman purportedly of the Peek Family
British (English) School
Category
Art / Oil paintings
Date
1700 - 1799
Materials
Oil on canvas
Measurements
743 x 622 mm (29 1/4 x 24 1/2 in)
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Castle Drogo, Devon
NT 903821
Summary
Oil painting on canvas, British School, Portrait of a Gentleman purportedly of the Peek Family, 18th century A half- length portrait of a man, looking to the left, in a dark green frock coat with gilt buttons with D V under a crown (Devonshire Volunteer?) and white cravat. He has a florid complexion and white hair.
Provenance
This item forms part of the original Drewe family collection at Castle Drogo. It was transferred to the National Trust in 1986.
Marks and inscriptions
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Makers and roles
British (English) School, artist Unknown, artist