Peter Oliver
(circa 1589-1647), Miniature painter; eldest son of Isaac OliverSitter in 4 portraits
Artist associated with 17 portraits
The eldest son of Isaac Oliver, Peter trained in his father's studio but developed his own softer style. As a miniature painter, Peter was in demand both inside and outside royal circles of his day. From the 1620s he was engaged primarily in making miniature copies of Old Masters.
by Peter Oliver
graphite and watercolour on card, circa 1625-1630
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by Peter Oliver
graphite and watercolour on card, circa 1625-1630
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by Peter Oliver
watercolour on vellum, 1627
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after Peter Oliver
etching, mid 18th century
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after Peter Oliver
etching, mid 18th century (1627)
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after Peter Oliver
etching, mid 18th century (1627)
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by George Vertue, after Peter Oliver
line engraving, 1737
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by George Vertue, after Peter Oliver
line engraving, 1737
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by George Vertue, after Peter Oliver
line engraving, 1737
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by George Vertue, after Peter Oliver
line engraving, 1737
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by George Vertue, after Peter Oliver
line engraving, 1737
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by Thomas Chambers (Chambars), after Peter Oliver
line engraving, published 1762
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by Thomas Chambers (Chambars), after Peter Oliver
line engraving, published 1762
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after Peter Oliver
line engraving, late 18th century
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John Paulet, 5th Marquess of Winchester
by Robert Cooper, published by Lackington, Allen & Co, published by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme & Brown, after Robert William Satchwell, after Peter Oliver
stipple engraving, early 19th century
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published by William Richardson, after Peter Oliver
line engraving, published 1 August 1798
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John Paulet, 5th Marquess of Winchester
by R. Cooper, after Peter Oliver
stipple engraving, early 19th century
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