Unknown Gentleman said to be Richard Graham, 1st Viscount Preston (1648-1695)
British (English) School
Category
Art / Miniatures
Date
1500 - 1600
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Oil paint
Measurements
50 x 50 mm
Collection
Nunnington Hall, North Yorkshire
NT 980348
Summary
Portrait miniature, watercolour on ivory (?), Unknown Gentleman said to be Richard Graham, 1st Viscount Preston (1648-1695), British (English) School. Portrait of a man looking his right shoulder, wearing a white ruff and black hat. However, the style of the costume suggests an earlier date than that of Richard Graham, 1st Viscount Preston.
Marks and inscriptions
Richard Graham/ Viscount Preston (modern label written in pen on a white label)
Makers and roles
British (English) School, miniaturist