William Schomberg Robert Kerr, 8th Marquess of Lothian (1832-1870)
George Richmond RA (Brompton 1809 – London 1896)
Category
Art / Drawings and watercolours
Date
1857 (signed and dated)
Materials
Pastel and black and white chalk on paper
Measurements
588 x 457 mm
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Blickling Hall, Norfolk
NT 355523
Summary
Pastel and black and white chalk on paper, William Schomberg Robert Kerr, 8th Marquess of Lothian (1832-1870) by George Richmond RA (Brompton 1809 – London 1896), signed in pencil lower left: 'George Richmond 1857'. A study for the portrait exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1858. George Richmond was the best known member of a family of English painters. He was a pupil of his father, the miniaturist Thomas Richmond Senior (1771–1837), and also studied at the Royal Academy. In 1850 he was commissioned to paint a portrait of Charlotte Bronte. He was the most sought-after portrait-painter of his day, working variously in oils, coloured chalks, or watercolour. When young, he was a disciple of William Blake, whence the name that he later gave to his son, Sir William Blake Richmond (1842–1921), who painted not only portraits, but classical and alligorical subjects.Gilt frame engraved at corners, white mount and glazed.
Makers and roles
George Richmond RA (Brompton 1809 – London 1896)