Paul Crespin
Oil Painting
ca. 1720 (painted)
ca. 1720 (painted)
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Oil on canvas, laid on board, depicting the celebrated silversmith Paul Crespin. He is shown in his mid-twenties at the beginning of his career, holding a large silver vase.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | Paul Crespin (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Oil on canvas laid on board |
| Brief description | Oil painting depicting a leading Huguenot goldsmith, Paul Crespin, by an unknown artist. British School, ca. 1720. |
| Physical description | Oil on canvas, laid on board, depicting the celebrated silversmith Paul Crespin. He is shown in his mid-twenties at the beginning of his career, holding a large silver vase. |
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| Gallery label | Crespin was a key figure in the London community of Huguenot goldsmiths. He had many aristocratic clients, including the Duke of Portland. The portrait shows Crespin's status. He appears as an artist craftsman, with sleeves rolled up and a cap indicating that he is a master. The elaborate late Baroque vase would have been admired for its workmanship and French-influenced design. |
| Object history | Purchased, 1985 |
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| Bibliographic reference | Murdoch, Tessa. 'Paul Crespin (1694-1770), Huguenot Goldsmith' in Country Life, August 29, 1985, pp. 556-558. |
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| Accession number | P.29-1985 |
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| Record created | March 6, 2007 |
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