Portrait of a gentleman (purported to be Walter Raleigh [Ralegh]), [purported to be 1588, possibly C19th copy]
Scope and Contents
Oil on wood, 44x33 cm. Unknown artist. The 20th century caption reads, 'Sir Walter Ralegh (1552? - 1618). Presented by Alderman C.J. Ross of Exeter. This contemporary portrait was bought at a sale at Hayes Barton, Ralegh's birthplace, about the year 1883. It is practically identical in treatment with the full-length portrait attributed to Frederigo Zuccaro, a pupil of Antonio Moro, formerly belonging to the Earl of Cork, and now in the possession of Major Arbuthnot.'
Dates
- Creation: [purported to be 1588, possibly C19th copy]
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 archive box(es)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
The portrait was framed by its former owner, C.J. Ross. The portrait has now been removed from its frame and housed in archival standard boxing. The frame, caption and original components have been maintained alongside the portrait.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented to the Royal Empire Society [Royal Commonwealth Society] by Alderman Charles J. Ross of Exeter in 1933. The correspondence relating to the donation is at RCS/ARCS/9/15.
Existence and Location of Copies
A digital copy can be viewed online at Art UK: https://artuk.org/discover/artworks/portrait-of-a-gentleman-227671.
Finding aid date
2019-10-24 10:00:39+00:00
Repository Details
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