Miniature
ca. 1710 (made)
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Place of origin |
John Churchill (1650-1722), was a great military leader who supported William of Orange during the overthrow of James II. Serving Queen Anne, he later defeated the Franco-Bavarian army at the Battle of Blenheim in 1704.
Continental artists first introduced enamel painting to England in the 17th century, however it became particularly fashionable in the early 18th century. The young German Christian Friedrich Zincke was one of the most important enamel painters of the period and went on to train other significant artists such as William Prewett and Jeremiah Meyer.
Sir Arthur Gilbert and his wife Rosalinde formed one of the world's great decorative art collections, including silver, mosaics, enamelled portrait miniatures and gold boxes. Arthur Gilbert donated his extraordinary collection to Britain in 1996.
Continental artists first introduced enamel painting to England in the 17th century, however it became particularly fashionable in the early 18th century. The young German Christian Friedrich Zincke was one of the most important enamel painters of the period and went on to train other significant artists such as William Prewett and Jeremiah Meyer.
Sir Arthur Gilbert and his wife Rosalinde formed one of the world's great decorative art collections, including silver, mosaics, enamelled portrait miniatures and gold boxes. Arthur Gilbert donated his extraordinary collection to Britain in 1996.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Enamel on copper |
Brief description | Enamel miniature on copper of John, Duke of Marlborough, England, ca. 1710, by Christian Frederick Zincke. |
Physical description | Oval portrait miniature of John, Duke of Marlborough, wearing a blue cape and the collar of the Order of the Garter. The miniature is enamel on copper and the frame is engraved with an inscription. |
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Marks and inscriptions | Engraved 'John Duke of Marlborough' (On back of frame) |
Gallery label | John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough
About 1710
John Churchill (1650–1722) was a military leader who
supported William III of Orange during the overthrow
of James II. Serving Queen Anne, he later defeated the
Franco-Bavarian army at the Battle of Blenheim in 1704.
England; Christian Friedrich Zincke (about 1683–1767)
Enamel on copper in gilded metal frame
Engraved on back of frame ‘John Duke of Marlborough’
Museum no. Loan:Gilbert.288-2008(2009) |
Credit line | The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Collection on loan to the Victoria and Albert Museum, London |
Object history | Provenance: Spencer family, Althorp. S.J. Phillips, London, 01/08/1997. |
Subject depicted | |
Summary | John Churchill (1650-1722), was a great military leader who supported William of Orange during the overthrow of James II. Serving Queen Anne, he later defeated the Franco-Bavarian army at the Battle of Blenheim in 1704. Continental artists first introduced enamel painting to England in the 17th century, however it became particularly fashionable in the early 18th century. The young German Christian Friedrich Zincke was one of the most important enamel painters of the period and went on to train other significant artists such as William Prewett and Jeremiah Meyer. Sir Arthur Gilbert and his wife Rosalinde formed one of the world's great decorative art collections, including silver, mosaics, enamelled portrait miniatures and gold boxes. Arthur Gilbert donated his extraordinary collection to Britain in 1996. |
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Accession number | LOAN:GILBERT.288-2008 |
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Record created | June 26, 2008 |
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