Sir Richard Colt Hoare, 2nd Bt. (1758–1838)
Henry Edridge, RA (Paddington 1769 - London 1821)
Category
Art / Miniatures
Date
circa 1792 - 1793
Materials
Watercolour on ivory
Measurements
63 x 75 mm
Order this imageCollection
Stourhead, Wiltshire
NT 731897
Summary
Portrait miniature, watercolour painting on ivory, Sir Richard Colt Hoare, 2nd Bt. (1758–1838) by Henry Edridge, RA (Paddington 1769 – London 1821). c.1792-1793. Oval. Head and shoulders portrait of a man, turned to the right, gazing at the spectator, wearing a grey coat and white cravat. Very light brown eyes, powdered hair, fresh face modelled with strong bluish-green shadows specially round eyes and mouth, aged about 35. Drab background with sunset to right. Loosely and rapidly executed.
Makers and roles
Henry Edridge, RA (Paddington 1769 - London 1821)