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Research for 'Life of Holbein'

1865-1866

Title

Research for 'Life of Holbein'

Date

1865-1866

Archive reference number

NGA2/2/22

Description

Notebook containing notes on portraits by Holbein at Longford Castle, Windsor, Colnaghi's, Montague House, Norfolk House, South Kensington Museum, Thorndon (Essex), Barber's Company Hall, Royal College of Surgeons (Lincoln's Inn Fields), Ridgeway and Sons (2 Waterloo Place), Robinsons (16 Pelham Crescent), Christ's Hospital, St Bartholomew's Hospital, Sion (Syon) House, Petworth and Dulwich. The notes include a brief description of each portrait: dimensions, medium, details of sitter, pen and ink sketches, labels, monograms and inscriptions with comments on form and technique. Includes Hans Holbein's 'Jean de Dinteville and Georges de Selve ('The Ambassadors')' (NG1314) and 'Christina of Denmark, Duchess of Milan' (NG2475)

Record type

Item

Alternative reference numbers

NG32/42

Paintings referenced in this record

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