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Georgian Memorial or Mourning Portrait, Thomas Hudson, 1765

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Exceptional English George III period neoclassical memorial or mourning portrait of a gentleman attributed to famed London portraitist Thomas Hudson (1701-1779) depicting 'Edward Longdon' in architectural roundel resting on a plinth with a passage from Edward Young's poem 'Night Thoughts' and marble urn at lower right with the deceased's name, 5 April, 1765 death date, and his age of 38. Edward Longdon is listed as a successful London 'cordwainer' (Shoemaker) who died unmarried in his will, the original of which is in the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre in Chippenham; a copy of the will be provided with the painting to the respective buyer and an optional modern giltwood frame should it be desired that measures 41.25" x 33.25" x 1.75". Additional search terms: Neoclassical, classical, painter, old master, baroque, country house, grand tour
  • Attributed to:
    Thomas Hudson (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 27.75 in (70.49 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Style:
    George III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1765
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Kinderhook, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1002115389882

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