Catherine Douglas (née Hyde), Duchess of Queensberry

Sitterback to top

• Catherine Douglas (née Hyde), Duchess of Queensberry (1701-1777), Eccentric beauty and patron of writers. Sitter in 4 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Charles Jervas (1675-1739), Portrait painter. Artist associated with 40 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.

This portraitback to top

Painted at a time when Arcadian themes were fashionable, the Duchess is shown enjoying a rustic idyll. Her hand rests on a milk pail while a real milkmaid is shown milking cows in the background.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Audio Guide
• Kerslake, John, Early Georgian Portraits, 1977, p. 223
• Ribeiro, Aileen, The Gallery of Fashion, 2000, p. 105
• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 509

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Hats and head-attire
• Landscapes
• On display at the Gallery