James Brydges, 1st Duke of Chandos

Sitterback to top

• James Brydges, 1st Duke of Chandos (1674-1744), Patron of the arts. Sitter in 3 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Herman van der Myn (1684-1741). Artist of 1 portrait.

This portraitback to top

This unusual painting of James Brydges, 1st Duke of Chandos is actually part of a larger picture, which we know about from eighteenth-century descriptions. In 1751 the Dutch artist Johan van Gool recalled seeing a life-sized portrait of the Duke and Duchess of Chandos, with the Duchess painting the portrait of her husband. The picture was cut in half at some point, so only the Duke remains. But at the right hand side the Duchess's foot, and the canvas she was working on, can still be seen.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Kerslake, John, Early Georgian Portraits, 1977, p. 36
• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 113

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Beningbrough Hall
• Carpets and textiles
• Crowns and tiaras