"Six Portraits by Van Dyck," brochure published by Lewis & Simmons, [1917]

SIX PORTRAITS BY VAN DYCK
COLLECTION OF
THE RT. HON. THE EARL OF DENBIGH, C.V.O.
LEWIS & SIMMONS
605 FIFTH AVENUE
NEW YORK
SIX PORTRAITS BY VAN DYCK
COLLECTION OF
THE RT. HON. THE EARL OF DENBIGH, C.V.O.
REMOVED FROM
NEWNHAM PADDOX, LEICESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND
All these portraits have been in the family of the Earl of Denbigh, and hanging in the large banquetting hall at Newnham Paddox, in Leicestershire, since Van Dyck painted them, with the exception of the Countess of Clanbrassil, which was acquired by the fifth Earl of Denbigh in the 18th Century.
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Rudolph Robert Fielding, ninth Earl of Denbigh, C.V.O.
was born in 1859. He is the son of the eighth Earl. He succeeded his father in 1892. A Conservative in politics. Joined Royal Artillery 1878, served in the Egyptian campaign 1882 (Medal and Clasp for Tel el Kebir). Served in India 1886. Aide-de-Camp to Marquis of Londonderry when Viceroy of Ireland. Resigned the army 1888, and entered Parliament for Rugby Division of Warwickshire till his succession to the peerage. Is Colonel commanding the Honorable Artillery Company, the famous corps which sent a large detachment on service in the present war. He is also Colonel of the City of London Territorial Force, and Aide-de-Camp to H. M. George V since 1911.
[1]
James Stuart, Duke of Richmond and Lennox
BY VAN DYCK
He is here represented with the dog which saved him from assassination by arousing him from sleep.
Full length, standing to left looking at spectator and caressing a dog with his right hand; his left hand rests on his hip; black dress and cloak with star, blue stockings, black shoes with enormous rosettes, wide lace collar; wears the insignia of the Garter; long, fair hair falling over his shoulders; curtain and architectural background.
He was the son of Esme, Duke of Lennox, and cousin of King Charles I, born 1612, created Duke of Richmond 1641. He was a devoted adherent of Charles I, and vainly offered his life to ransom that of his master. He accompanied his King to the scaffold and followed him to the grave.
He retired abroad, and died in 1655, many believing that, although six years had elapsed between the events, he died of a broken heart on account of the death of the King.
Canvas 80 x 47.5 in.
Exhibited at the Royal Academy 1875 and 1900.
See Anthony Van Dyck, by Lional Cust, F.S.A., p. 117.
[2]
The Duchess of Richmond and Her Dwarf, Mrs. Gibson
BY VAN DYCK
Mary Villiers, daughter of the first Duke of Buckingham and Lady Catherine Manners. Married first in 1634 Sir Charles Herbert; secondly, James Duke of Richmond and Lennox; thirdly, Thomas Howard. She died in 1685.
Mrs. Gibson was the wife of Richard Gibson, an artist, and also a dwarf.
Full length, standing to left with one foot on a step on which Mrs. Gibson is standing. Her right hand is taking a glove from a salver, which is held up to her by the dwarf. Her left hand holds a fold of her skirt. Blue dress, cut low, with flowing sleeves turned back to show a crimson lining, and ornamented with pearls; pearl necklace and earrings. Mrs. Gibson wears a dress of red velvet. Architectural background; landscape seen through an opening to left.
Canvas 81 x 48 in.
Exhibited at the Royal Academy 1875 and 1900.
Smith's Catalogue Raisonne No. 585.
See Anthony Van Dyck, by Lional Cust, F.S.A., p. 117, illustrated.
[3]
The Countess of Clanbrassil
BY VAN DYCK
Anne Carey, daughter of Henry, Earl of Monmouth, married, first, James Hamilton; secondly, Sir Robert Maxwell, Bart., Viscount Claudeboye, (raised in 1647 to the Earldom of Clanbrassil). Her youngest sister, Mary, married William, third Earl of Denbigh.
Full length, standing to left in landscape, head turned towards the spectator; blue low-cut dress, pearl ornaments. She is holding cloak.
When exhibited at the Great Exhibition in Brussels in 1910, of Flemish Art of the 17th Century, it was referred to in the "Times" article of 18th July, 1910:
" At the same time we know that in his later or English period, when he painted his own pictures and did not hand them over to his crowd of assistants, he could do very noble work; and if evidence is sought in this Exhibition it is found in Mr. Pierpont Morgan's 'Robert Rich, Earl of Warwick', and in Lord Denbigh's 'Countess of Clanbrassil.' The difference between an original and school picture could not be better shown than by a comparison of this last portrait with its pendent, also a lady in blue."
Canvas 83 x 50 in.
Exhibited at the British Institution 1824; Royal Academy 1900; Guildhall Flemish Exhibition 1906; Brussels Exhibition of 17th Century Flemish Art 1910.
Smith's Catalogue Raisonne No. 586.
See Anthony Van Dyck, by Lional Cust, F.S.A., p. 124.
[4]
Portrait of a Lady
BY VAN DYCK
Once supposed to be a portrait of Lady Elizabeth Fielding, third daughter of the first Earl of Denbigh, who married in 1639. He was Viscount Boyle of Kynalmeaky; was afterwards created Countess of Guildford 1660 in her own right. She died 1673.
Three-quarter figure seated to the left looking at the spectator, her left hand resting on the arm of the chair; dark gold embroidered dress, high stiff ruff.
" Two portraits of young Flemish ladies in the Liechtenstein Gallery at Vienna are good examples of this (his Flemish) style of portraits. More sedate is the charming lady who sits in a large chair, in the portrait belonging to the Earl of Denbigh at Newnham Paddox."
Anthony Van Dyck, by Lional Cust, F.S.A., pp. 17, 25, illustrated page 14. Canvas 58 x 42.5 in. Presumably painted in Genoa.
Exhibited at the British Institution 1824; Manchester Art Treasures Exhibition 1857; Royal Academy 1873 and 1900; Grosvenor Gallery 1887.
Smith's Catalogue Raisonne No. 587.
[5]
Queen Henrietta Maria
BY VAN DYCK
Half figure to right in profile; white dress and cloak, blue bow. Brown background.
Daughter of Henry IV of France and Marie de Medici, born 1609; married Charles I, 1625; died 1669. Mother of Charles II and James II.
She quitted England in 1642 and did not return until after the Monarchy was restored in 1660. Buried at St. Denis, Paris. "Van Dyck was instructed to paint her (Queen Henrietta Maria's) portrait in three positions, like that of the King, but on different canvasses. These portraits are entered on the Memorandum as La Reyne pour Monsr. Barnino. The two portraits thus described being still at Windsor Castle, one full face, the other a profile to the left. A third portrait, a profile to the right, completing the set, is in the collection of the Earl of Denbigh, at Newnham Paddox, and is probably identical with La Reyne envoye a Mons." - Fielding in the aforesaid Memorandum.
Anthony Van Dyck, by Lional Cust, F. S.A. "No Queen was more flattered and honored by her court painter than Henrietta Maria was by Van Dyck."
Canvas 29.5 x 24.5 in.
Painted in 1639 and given by the King to the Earl of Denbigh.
Art Treasures Exhibition 1857.
Exhibited at the Royal Academy 1900.
[6]
King Charles I
BY VAN DYCK
Half length to the left; three-quarter profile; black dress with wide falling lace collar. Insignia of the Order of the Garter.
Second son of King James I, born 1600; executed 1649.
Canvas 29.5 x 24.5 in.
Exhibited at the Royal Academy 1900.
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