Henry Weigall (1829-1925)
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Henry Weigall (1829-1925) Portrait of Lady Rose Weigall (née Fane, 1834-1921) with her childrenoil on canvas56 x 56cmProvenance:By descent in the artist's familyCollection of Paintings by Henry Weigall (lots 124-131)Henry Weigall Junior (1829-1925) was the son of the well-known sculptor and gem engraver, Henry Weigall Senior (circa 1800-1882). He first exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1846 at the age of 17. His notable subjects included the Duke of Wellington (painted from sittings given in 1851) and members of the Royal Family - Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (later Edward VII); Alexandra, Princess of Wales; Princess Mary Adelaide, Duchess of Teck and Princess Frederica of Hanover amongst others. In 1866, Weigall married Lady Rose Fane (1834-1921) daughter of John Fane, 11th Earl of Westmorland (1784-1859) and Priscilla Anne Wellesley-Pole (1793-1879), the favourite niece of the Duke of Wellington. His marriage secured his access to important patrons and solidified his already successful career as a portrait painter of London society and the English aristocracy.Framed 73 x 73cmThe painting is executed in oil on a linen canvas support. The canvas has an artist’s suppliers stamp for William Eatwell, London, on the reverse. The canvas has been extended to create the square format, with a vertical seam running at the right hand side. The canvas tension is good and the picture is in plane. The paint layers are in a good, stable condition overall. The varnish layer has slightly yellowed with age but is even and glossy. The frame is glazed and the glass is dirty inside and out.
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Henry Weigall (1829-1925) Portrait of Lady Rose Weigall (née Fane, 1834-1921) with her childrenoil on canvas56 x 56cmProvenance:By descent in the artist's familyCollection of Paintings by Henry Weigall (lots 124-131)Henry Weigall Junior (1829-1925) was the son of the well-known sculptor and gem engraver, Henry Weigall Senior (circa 1800-1882). He first exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1846 at the age of 17. His notable subjects included the Duke of Wellington (painted from sittings given in 1851) and members of the Royal Family - Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (later Edward VII); Alexandra, Princess of Wales; Princess Mary Adelaide, Duchess of Teck and Princess Frederica of Hanover amongst others. In 1866, Weigall married Lady Rose Fane (1834-1921) daughter of John Fane, 11th Earl of Westmorland (1784-1859) and Priscilla Anne Wellesley-Pole (1793-1879), the favourite niece of the Duke of Wellington. His marriage secured his access to important patrons and solidified his already successful career as a portrait painter of London society and the English aristocracy.Framed 73 x 73cmThe painting is executed in oil on a linen canvas support. The canvas has an artist’s suppliers stamp for William Eatwell, London, on the reverse. The canvas has been extended to create the square format, with a vertical seam running at the right hand side. The canvas tension is good and the picture is in plane. The paint layers are in a good, stable condition overall. The varnish layer has slightly yellowed with age but is even and glossy. The frame is glazed and the glass is dirty inside and out.
