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Michael Dahl
Portrait of Miss Lyddell as a Shepherdess c.1710, Antique Oil Painting
Circa 1710

Name: Portrait of Miss Lyddell as a Shepherdess c.1710, Antique Oil Painting
Brand: Michael Dahl
Rating: 5 (6 reviews)

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This elegant and graceful portrait is said to represent Miss Lyddell. Painted by Michael Dahl, whom by 1700 became the most successful painter in England, second only to Godfrey Kneller. It is noteworthy in its state of preservation and its remarkable quality; it is amongst one of Dahl’s finest works of aristocratic women. Presented in an outstanding carved and gilded antique frame which is a fine work of art in itself. The portrait genre was valued particularly highly in English society. Neither landscapes nor allegorical pictures were ever priced so highly at exhibitions and in the trade as depictions of people, from the highest aristocracy to scholars, writers, poets and statesmen. This portrait can be dated to circa 1725 and the occasion for commissioning the picture may have been a birthday or engagement. The curve of the neck and the elegant turn of the head are features typical of the formula used by Dahl. The sitter is fashionably attired in a silver silk dress and is placed in a landscape with a rocky outcrop and a hound. This type of informal setting with its romantic appearance was only beginning to take shape in this period as an alternative to the French Baroque regular park. The shimmering blue azure wrap dramatically whirls through the air providing a sense of movement – this was a feature that the artist often used. Dahl used this pattern on more than one occasion – a common practise amongst artist’s when they discovered a pattern than clients desired. The landscape setting and the shepherd's crook imbues the portrait with a sense of Arcadian simplicity. This draws from the tradition of pastoral literature and by the early 17th century was already popular in art; all educated individuals were familiar with Latin and Greek pastoral poetry. The mythological world of Arcady was an idyll that the ladies and gentlemen of the Court could inhabit in the guise of shepherds and shepherdesses. The pastoral tradition in literature and plays had been embraced by an aristocratic class since classical times. Life in the country was perceived as peaceful, contemplative and free of worry of hardships, a time to pursue pleasure. To be painted in such a manner created a tangible expression of power and wealth. When the portrait was painted the pastoral was so ingrained that the mere inclusion of such elements suggested Arcadia to the viewer. And this is further emphasised by painting the light to reflect sunset and the suggestion of tranquillity. Of course, the sitter did not live in such a place and this masterful painting was a flight from chaos to a tranquil world. An outstanding example. Held in an exquisite carved and gilded antique frame – again, of exceptional quality and condition. Michael Dahl (1659-1743) was born in Stockholm and was a painter of exceptional talent. He studied with David Ehrenstrahl, the leading Swedish portrait painter of his day, before embarking on a tour of Europe in 1682 that included London, Paris and Rome. He first visited London and it is thought that he spent some time in Kneller's studio which was an influence on his work. Dahl’s female portraits are distinctly different with better drawing for the heads and a more elegant and straightforward portrait without the excessive use of props and other distracting elements that is often seen in the work of Sir Godfrey Kneller. In 1698 Dahl he was offered the position of painter to the court of the Swedish King, Charles XII, but preferred to stay and settle permanently in London. A number of Dahl’s compatriots saw England as being relatively stable and prosperous compared to many European countries, and more welcoming than France, for example, of the Lutheran faith then prevalent in Sweden. There, he established an independent studio and by 1700 became the most successful painter in England, second only to Godfrey Kneller. His Scandinavian origins ensured patronage from Prince George of Denmark, and Queen Anne and members of the English court and he worked for the Duke of Somerset painting the Petworth 'Beauties' in the late 1690s. in 1712 he charged £50 for a full length. He died in London in 1743 leaving two daughters (his only son, also a painter, died about three years earlier). Provenance: Christies London 30th Jan 1987, lot 145, as Michael Dahl Measurements: Height 145cm, Width 119cm, Depth 7cm framed (Height 57”, Width 47”, Depth 2.75” framed)

Creator:
Michael Dahl (1656 - 1743, Swedish)
Creation Year:
Circa 1710
Dimensions:
Height: 57.09 in (145 cm)Width: 46.86 in (119 cm)Depth: 2.76 in (7 cm)
Medium:
Canvas,Oil
Movement & Style:
Old Masters
Period:
18th Century
Condition:
Very good condition. All our items pass a quality test by our conservators and can be hung immediately.
Gallery Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU119917196462

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