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Charlie Fenton
is on page 74 of 112
‘the inscription identified the age of our young sitter; ‘Aetatis Suae 4’ in her fourth year. English sixteenth century portraits of children are rare, and when they were portrayed the child’s maturity was often exaggerated. A manifestation of this overstated association with adulthood is apparent in the young sitter’s intricately decorative, fitted gown which cinches in her narrow, idealised waist.’
— May 27, 2021 01:45AM
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Charlie Fenton
is on page 68 of 112
‘One way to regulate the Queen’s image was through the circulation of approved head designs (or ‘patterns’) which could then be drawn or traced by the artist as is likely to have been done here. Once the head had been drawn, the artist would then either imagine the costume or work from further patterns, embellishing it with a level of detail corresponding to the depth of their patron’s pocket.’
— May 27, 2021 01:24AM
Charlie Fenton
is on page 55 of 112
‘in 1584 a draft patent was drawn up, probably by Gower, bestowing him the exclusive right to produce likenesses of Elizabeth in oils. Although his wish was never granted, it did little to dampen his spirits, and it is now thought that Gower was the artist responsible for one of Elizabeth’s most iconic portraits from the latter half of her reign - the ‘Ermine’ portrait, painted in 1585.’
— May 27, 2021 01:16AM
Charlie Fenton
is on page 26 of 112
‘As his wealth and influence grew, Leicester indulged his passion for the arts, becoming one of the most prolific and important cultural patrons of the Elizabethan age... At the time of his death in 1588 he owned some 200 paintings and works of art, plus many more miniatures, drawings and other objects which are not recorded in the surviving inventories.’
— May 27, 2021 12:57AM
Charlie Fenton
is on page 20 of 112
‘It is clear that in the early years of her rule, the lack of up-to date portraits of Elizabeth caused problems, not least because it encouraged the circulation of poor-quality versions produced in the absence of an official likeness. As a result, in 1563 a draft proclamation was drawn up by William Cecil, Lord Burghley to try and prevent the sharing of unofficial images of the queen’
— May 23, 2021 04:23PM
