Sarah Churchill (née Jenyns (Jennings)), Duchess of Marlborough
2 of 32 portraits of Sarah Churchill (née Jenyns (Jennings)), Duchess of Marlborough
Sarah Churchill (née Jenyns (Jennings)), Duchess of Marlborough
after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
oil on canvas, (circa 1700)
41 5/8 in. x 34 3/4 in. (1058 mm x 884 mm)
Purchased, 1948
Primary Collection
NPG 3634
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Sitterback to top
- Sarah Churchill (née Jenyns (Jennings)), Duchess of Marlborough (1660-1744), Politician and courtier. Sitter associated with 32 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt (1646-1723), Portrait painter. Artist associated with 1666 portraits, Sitter associated with 30 portraits.
This portraitback to top
The Duchess wears at her waist, the golden key of the Keeper of the Privy Purse.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Ingamells, John, Later Stuart Portraits 1685-1714, 2009, p. 168
- Ribeiro, Aileen, The Gallery of Fashion, 2000, p. 92
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 411
Exhibitions and displays
- Treason, Plots and Murder
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