William Herbert, 1st Marquess of Powis and titular 1st Duke of Powis (1626-1696)
Peter Cross (c.1645 - London 1724)
Category
Art / Miniatures
Date
circa 1680
Materials
Watercolour on vellum (oval) in giltwood frame
Measurements
175 x 95 mm
Order this imageCollection
Coughton Court, Warwickshire
NT 135201
Summary
Portrait miniature, watercolour on vellum, William Herbert, 1st Marquess of Powis and titular 1st Duke of Powis (1626-1696) by Peter Cross (c.1645 - London 1724). c.1680. Oval. Half-length portrait, turned to the right, gazing at the spectator, in breastplate and lace cravat, blue cloak and long flowing wig. In carved giltwood frame. Exhibition; Leamington Spa Art Gallery 'Treasures of Warwickshire Exhibition'.Signed with monogram c.1680 on vellum.
Full description
Portrait miniature, watercolour painting on vellum, William Herbert, 1st Marquess of Powis and titular 1st Duke of Powis (1626-1696) by Peter Cross (c.1645 - London 1724). c.1680. Oval. Half-length portrait, turned to the right, gazing at the spectator, in breastplate and lace cravat, blue cloak and long flowing wig. In carved giltwood frame. Exhibition; Leamington Spa Art Gallery 'Treasures of Warwickshire Exhibition'.Signed with monogram c.1680 on vellum.
Provenance
Purchased by National Trust in 2006 through private treaty sale
Makers and roles
Peter Cross (c.1645 - London 1724), miniaturist