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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, the company, founded in late 2012, is by appointment in the historic Hudson Valley of upstate New York specializing in exceptional fine and decorative art from eastern to western, ancient to current; with a focus on the unique and timeless. The curated inventory is ever-changing and discriminately chosen by the founder and owner Randal Dawkins. Having a passion for fine objects and design from an early age, Mr. Dawkins graduated in 2004 from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London.