Mary, Queen of Scots (1542–1587)
Henry Bone, RA (Truro 1755 – Somers Town, London 1834)
Category
Art / Miniatures
Date
1812
Materials
Enamel, paint, mahogany, velevet and gilt
Measurements
225 mm (H)153 mm (W)345 mm (H)290 mm (W)395 mm (H)323 mm (W)
Place of origin
London
Order this imageCollection
Polesden Lacey, Surrey
NT 1246663
Summary
Portrait miniature, enamel, Mary, Queen of Scots, (1542–1587) by Henry Bone, RA (Truro 1755 – Somers Town, London 1834). 1812. Rectangular with rounded corners at top. Three-quarter length portrait of a young woman, turned slightly to the right, gazing at the spectator, wearing a dark bejewelled dress with white and gold banded sleeves, a small ruff, and a bejewelled necklace. Pale brown hair, small hood cap with a pendant peark on her forehead. with Mary is supposed to be aged 17 years. London, May 1812. Inscribed on back of enamel, 'Painted by Henry Bone R.A. England. Painter in Ordinary to H.R.H. The Prince Regent from the original in the collection of the Marquis of Salisbury at Hatfield House'.
Marks and inscriptions
Mary Queen of Scots aged 17 Years / London May 1812 / Painted by Henry Bone R.A. England / Painter in Ordinary to His Majesty / Enamel painter to H.R.H. The Prince / Regent from the Original in the Collection / of the Marquis of Salisbury at Hatfield / House. (inscribed on back of enamel)
Makers and roles
Henry Bone, RA (Truro 1755 – Somers Town, London 1834), miniaturist