Lady Charlotte Florentina Clive, Duchess of Northumberland (1787 – 1866)
Alfred Edward Chalon, RA (Geneva 1780 - Kensington 1860)
Category
Art / Miniatures
Date
1827
Materials
Gouache on paper
Measurements
84 mm (H); 70 mm (W); 140 mm (H); 121 mm (W)
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Powis Castle and Garden, Powys
NT 1180755
Summary
Portrait miniature, gouache on paper, Lady Charlotte Florentina Clive, Duchess of Northumberland (1787 – 1866) by Alfred Edward Chalon, RA (Geneva 1780 – Kensington 1860). c.1827. Rectangular. Half-length portrait of a young woman, turned to the right, gazing at the spectator, wearing a pink dress with short sleeves, blue robe, pink head-dress, pearl necklace. Brown eyes, curly brown hair, plump face, aged about 40. A green drape in the background to the left. Pair with POW.D.21. The case contains two book plates with coat of arms and inscription 'Robert Lord Clive'. (see Tex.Cat.T/161 case in store). Inscription on case in gold 'Charlotte Clive Dushess of Northumberland'.
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
Robert Lord Clive
Makers and roles
Alfred Edward Chalon, RA (Geneva 1780 - Kensington 1860)