A Self Portrait by John Westbrooke Chandler Reappears

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I was very pleased to spot a misattributed Self Portrait by John Westbrooke Chandler whilst scrolling through the newly digitized Witt Library the other week. This portrait, which clearly relates to another signed version which sold at Christie’s a few years ago, was parading around as a work by John Opie during the 1950s. It…… Continue reading A Self Portrait by John Westbrooke Chandler Reappears

Further Observations on Ralph Sheldon’s Portrait of Henry VIII

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Further to my recent blog post regarding the rediscovery of Ralph Sheldon’s Portrait of Henry VIII I have had the opportunity to go and see the picture first-hand in Warwick’s Shire Hall (pictured). This short follow-up is dedicated to capturing some interesting observations I have made. Firstly, the overall impression of the painting is much…… Continue reading Further Observations on Ralph Sheldon’s Portrait of Henry VIII

Ralph Sheldon’s Portrait of Henry VIII Reidentified

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Strange discoveries can happen at any moment, it appears. This is especially the case when your eyes are particularly honed in on gilt frames that feature in the corners of photographs of peoples’ homes on social media. It happened today whilst I was scrolling at speed through ‘X’ (formerly Twitter), when I by chance spotted…… Continue reading Ralph Sheldon’s Portrait of Henry VIII Reidentified

The Marquess of Hertford’s John Westbrooke Chandler

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Picture: Tennants If you spend enough time on ArtNet you will make discoveries. You might also occasionally rediscover paintings that you thought were long lost, albeit being sold under different names and having lost their accompanying identities and information. This is a portrait by John Westbrooke Chandler (1763/4–1807), the illegitimate son of the Earl of…… Continue reading The Marquess of Hertford’s John Westbrooke Chandler

Elizabeth Hamilton, Countess of Warwick: Podcast

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tppxB_UlkpY&t=981s A new illustrated podcast detailing the life and archival evidence surrounding Elizabeth Greville (1720-1800), née Hamilton, 1st Countess Brooke and Warwick. Born into the famous Scottish aristocratic Hamilton family, Elizabeth’s upbringing was undoubtedly spent amongst Royalty, due to her mother’s influence in the household of Frederick, Prince of Wales. In 1742 she married Francis…… Continue reading Elizabeth Hamilton, Countess of Warwick: Podcast

Reattributed pictures to John Westbrooke Chandler

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A brief list of paintings reattributed to John Westbrooke Chandler (1763/4–1807) which I have compiled over the past few years. John Westbrooke Chandler, Maria Walpole, Countess Waldegrave and later Duchess of Gloucester. Oil on canvas, 124 x 106 cm. The Huntington Library, California. Currently called ‘Follower of John Hoppner’. John Westbrooke Chandler, Mrs Fuller. Oil…… Continue reading Reattributed pictures to John Westbrooke Chandler