Hugh Percy, 3rd Duke of Northumberland (1785-1847)
John Wright (London c.1745 - London 1820)
Category
Art / Miniatures
Date
1817
Materials
Gouache on paper
Measurements
83 mm (H); 64 mm (W); 120 mm (H); 100 mm (W)
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Powis Castle and Garden, Powys
NT 1180754
Summary
Portrait miniature, gouache on paper, Hugh Percy, 3rd Duke of Northumberland (1785-1847) by John Wright (London c.1745 – London 1820). 1817. Rectangular. Half-length portrait, head turned to the right, gazing to the right, wearing a brown coat with gilt buttons. Hazel eyes, broiwn hair and whiskers, aged 32. Married Lady Charlotte Clive in 1817. See 'Treasures of India' Catalogue pg.137. See also POW.D.22. Inscription verso on case 'Hugh 3rd Duke of Northumberland, John Wright. Pinxit 1817'. Miniature in red leather case lined with red velvet and white silk.
Provenance
Accepted by HM Treasury on 21st March, 1963 in lieu of tax and conveyed to National Trust ownership on 29th November 1963.
Marks and inscriptions
Hugh 3rd Duke of Northumberland, John Wright. Pinxit 1817
Makers and roles
John Wright (London c.1745 - London 1820), miniaturist