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Georgian Memorial or Mourning Portrait, Thomas Hudson

Creator: Thomas Hudson (Attributed)
Offered by: Acroterion

Description
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".

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Oil on canvas, wood stretcher
Condition:	Good. Original stretcher. Optional frame with minor losses. Wear commensurate with age.
Creation Date:	circa 1765
Styles / Movements:	Old Master, Other
Incollect Reference #:	316631

Dimensions

W.	27.75 in;	H.	36 in;	D.	0.75 in;
W.	70.49 cm;	H.	91.44 cm;	D.	1.91 cm;

Message from Seller:

Acroterion, founded in 2012, is by-appointment in New York’s historic Hudson Valley, offering the exceptional in fine and decorative art. Phone: 917.656.5863 | Email: info@acroterion.com