John Erskine (c.1765 – 1817)
Lady Mary Henrietta Erskine (1764-1820)
Category
Art / Miniatures
Date
1812
Materials
Watercolour on ivory
Measurements
95 x 75 mm
Order this imageCollection
Killerton, Devon
NT 922335
Summary
Portrait miniature, watercolour on ivory, John Erskine (c.1765 – 1817) by Lady Mary Henrietta Erskine (1764-1820). 1812. Head and shoulders portraot of a man aged about 45, facing, in a brown double breasted coat (unfinished) and white cravat. Brown eyes, fair hair brushed upwards. One of a pair the other being Mrs Mary Erskine KIL/P/103.Inscribed and dated on reverse under backing panel 'M.H. Erskine/1812 Portrait of John Erskine Esq'
Provenance
Acland collection at Killerton and Sprydon until purchased by NT at the sale of chattels of Sir John and Lady Acland at Christies on 15th May 2002.
Marks and inscriptions
M.H. Erskine/1812 Portrait of John Erskine Esq (on reverse under backing panel)
Makers and roles
Lady Mary Henrietta Erskine (1764-1820), artist