Retainers' Gallery, Knole
Margaret Rayner (Derby 1837 -1891)
Category
Art / Drawings and watercolours
Date
1866 - 1890
Materials
Pastel on paper
Measurements
370 x 530 mm
Collection
Knole, Kent
NT 129980
Summary
Pastel on paper, Retainers' Gallery by Margaret Rayner (Derby 1837 -1891). Drawing of a view of the Retainers' Gallery at Knole. Signed on reverse by Margaret Rayner. Possibly shows the folding chairs, now in Billiard Room, depicted in very mannered way, also 17th century lacquered chairs with emerald green upholstery, and armour.
Provenance
Exhibited c. 1866-90, Purchased 1996 for £165.
Marks and inscriptions
signed on reverse by Margaret Rayner
Makers and roles
Margaret Rayner (Derby 1837 -1891), artist