Colonel Francis Blewett (1607/8 - 1644) of Holcomb Court and Wadham
British (English) School
Category
Art / Oil paintings
Date
circa 1640 - 1645
Materials
Oil on canvas
Measurements
1105 x 867 mm (43 1/2 x 34 in)
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Benthall Hall, Shropshire
NT 509812
Summary
Oil painting on canvas, Colonel Francis Blewett (1607/8 - 1644) of Holcomb Court and Wadham, British (English) School, circa 1640/45. A three-quarter length portrait, seated to left, wearing a black cloak and white lace collar, holding a letter in his left hand, inscribed: To Messieur John Blewett of Benjamin and beyond lies his ship, the 'Benjamin'. A red circle is painted in each of the four corners.
Provenance
Painted circa 1640. Owned by Mary Clementina Benthall (1879-1960) and recorded in the 1957 list of pictures, furniture etc suggested for retention at Benthall Hall by the National Trust. Transferred to the ownership of the National Trust with the contents of Benthall Hall in the Deed Of Gift made by Mary Clementina Benthall and dated 8th August 1958. Recorded in the Inventory Of National Trust Property At Benthall Hall dated 1st October 1963.
Credit line
Benthall Hall, The Benthall Collection (National Trust)
Marks and inscriptions
To Monsieur John Blewett of Benjamin (the letter which he is holding in his hand in the paint is inscribed)
Makers and roles
British (English) School