William John Chute (1757-1824)
possibly Emma Smith (b.1783)
Category
Art / Drawings and watercolours
Date
circa 1800
Materials
Pastel and pencil paper
Measurements
235 x 191 mm (9 1/4 x 7 1/2 in)
Order this imageCollection
Vyne Estate, Hampshire
NT 718710
Summary
Pastel and pencil on paper, William John Chute (1757-1824), possibly by Emma Smith (b. 1783), circa 1800. An oval half-length portrait, turned to the right, gazing at the spectator, wearing a pink coat and white frilled shirt and powdered hair.
Provenance
Bequeathed with The Vyne, estate and contents by Sir Charles Chute, 1st Bt (1879-1956)
Marks and inscriptions
On back: Portrait of William John Chute Esq Son of Mr. Lobb Chute He was many years member for the county of Hants - married Elizabeth daughter of Jos. Smith Esq - & died sixteenth June
Makers and roles
possibly Emma Smith (b.1783), artist previously catalogued as attributed to Sir Thomas Lawrence, PRA (Bristol 1769 – London 1830), artist