General, The Hon. George Anson, PC, MP, FRS, (1797-1857)
James Holmes (Burslem 1777 – London 1860)
Category
Art / Miniatures
Date
circa 1822
Materials
Watercolour on ivory
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Shugborough Estate, Staffordshire
NT 1271155
Summary
Portrait miniature, watercolour on ivory, General, The Hon. George Anson, PC, MP, FRS, (1797-1857) by James Holmes (Burslem 1777 – London 1860). c.1822. Oval. Head and shoulders portrait of a young man, turned to the right, gazing at the spectator, wearing a black coat and white shirt, open at the neck a la Byron. Grey eyes, thick black hair and beard (Newgate fringe), aged about 25. Plain dark brown background.
Makers and roles
James Holmes (Burslem 1777 – London 1860), miniaturist