Portrait of John Kenwich, Jr.
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Description
George Romney's compelling portrait is masterfully rendered with thin sem-transparent glazes that create depth, luminosity, and realism.
In-person, this 242-year-old painting gives the feeling the sitter John Kenwich, Jr., is alive and with you in the room.
To a large extent, the value of an 18th-century portrait depends on how handsome or beautiful the sitter is. John Kenwich Jr. is a handsome and distinguished fellow with an air of refinement about him.
Bust-length, in a red coat with fur trim
Knapp Collection
Ackland Art Museum, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Christie's New York. 30 September 2005, Lot 92/Sale 1556 -
More Information
Documentation: Ample Provenance Origin: England Period: 18th Century Materials: Oil on Canvas Condition: Excellent. Creation Date: 1779 Styles / Movements: Old Master Incollect Reference #: 230484 -
Dimensions
W. 25 in; H. 30 in; W. 63.5 cm; H. 76.2 cm;
Message from Seller:
You'll find an eclectic group of art works at Robert Funk Fine Art. 45 years of experience has shaped Director Robert Funk's multi-perspective approach to presenting art. As an undergrad in painting, he studied with great teachers such as first-generation abstract expressionist Robert Richenburg and hyper-realist painter Janet Fish. In Graduate School he worked with famed critic E.C. Goossen and went on to work as a Photographer, New York Advertising Art Director, and Art Collector.
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