The famous author Alexander Pope is depicted in three-quarter length. He is seated at a desk in a leather armchair. He turns his glance to his proper left. His right arm supports his wigged head. His elbow rests on a volume with an eligible title on the spine. In his left hand holds some leaves of manuscript. He wears a brown coat with ruffled shirt sleeves and cravat. On the desk is a silver ink well with quill and some scattered papers
Description:
Title from 2005 Christie's appraisal. and Inscription in upper left of image: Alexr. Pope.
LWL Ptg. 105 Framed, on view in Administration Area
Image Count:
2
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A bust-length portrait in a trompe l’oeil oval frame. The frame is inscribed G.M. 1739 on either side of a trompe l’oeil coat of arms. Montagu wears a blue velvet jacket with a white cravat. Draped over his proper right shoulder, is an ermine-lined red mantle worn by members of the House of Lords
Description:
Title from 2005 Christie's appraisal., Attributed to Jean-Baptiste Van Loo by Christie's in the 2005 appraisal., and Inscribed and dated: G.M. 1732.
Subject (Name):
Montagu, George Brudenell Montagu, Duke of, 1712-1790,
