The Marquess of Waterford dressed in Eglinton armour
Miniature
1840 (made)
1840 (made)
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Object Type
From 1700 onwards miniatures were painted on ivory rather than the vellum (animal skin), which had been used since the age of Henry VIII. By the date of this miniature, the leading miniature painters rarely painted small, jewel-like mementoes. Instead, they painted larger works that were often framed like this one with a prop at the back allowing it to stand on a desk.
Historical Associations
In 1839, a year before this miniature was painted, members of the nobility held a Medieval-style tournament at Eglinton Park, Ayrshire. With jousting contests and pageants, the organisers hoped to recreate every detail of the age of chivalry. Unfortunately, after so much time spent procuring props, perfecting costumes and erecting banqueting tents, torrential rain ruined the occasion. With knights on horseback reduced to cowering under umbrellas, the original Eglinton Tournament had to be postponed until a later date.
People
The Marquis of Waterford was considered one of the most handsome men of his day. In 1841 he married Louisa Stuart, the second daughter of Sir Charles and Lady Stuart. Both Louisa and her sister, Lady Charlotte Canning, were prolific amateur artists whose work is represented in the V&A.
From 1700 onwards miniatures were painted on ivory rather than the vellum (animal skin), which had been used since the age of Henry VIII. By the date of this miniature, the leading miniature painters rarely painted small, jewel-like mementoes. Instead, they painted larger works that were often framed like this one with a prop at the back allowing it to stand on a desk.
Historical Associations
In 1839, a year before this miniature was painted, members of the nobility held a Medieval-style tournament at Eglinton Park, Ayrshire. With jousting contests and pageants, the organisers hoped to recreate every detail of the age of chivalry. Unfortunately, after so much time spent procuring props, perfecting costumes and erecting banqueting tents, torrential rain ruined the occasion. With knights on horseback reduced to cowering under umbrellas, the original Eglinton Tournament had to be postponed until a later date.
People
The Marquis of Waterford was considered one of the most handsome men of his day. In 1841 he married Louisa Stuart, the second daughter of Sir Charles and Lady Stuart. Both Louisa and her sister, Lady Charlotte Canning, were prolific amateur artists whose work is represented in the V&A.
Object details
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| Title | The Marquess of Waterford dressed in Eglinton armour (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Watercolour on ivory |
| Brief description | Henry, 3rd Marquess of Waterford in armour as 'Knight of the Dragon' at the Eglinton Tournament |
| Physical description | Henry, 3rd Marquis of Waterford.[Young man, bust-length, turned to his right. Dressed in armour, with a light brown sash. Set against a sky background.]Type-written label on the back lettered Henry de la Poer, 3rd Marquess of Waterford 1811-1859. Painted 1840. |
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| Gallery label | British Galleries:
This miniature records the 3rd Marquess of Waterford, in the armour he wore as 'The Knight of the Dragon' at the Eglinton Tournament. The wealthy guests who were invited to compete, wore lavish costumes in this enthusiastic attempt to act out an event from an historic novel.(27/03/2003) |
| Credit line | The Bettine, Lady Abingdon Collection. Bequeathed by Mrs T. R. P. Hole |
| Object history | Henry de la Poer Beresford, 3rd Marquess of WATERFORD (1811-1859) |
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| Summary | Object Type From 1700 onwards miniatures were painted on ivory rather than the vellum (animal skin), which had been used since the age of Henry VIII. By the date of this miniature, the leading miniature painters rarely painted small, jewel-like mementoes. Instead, they painted larger works that were often framed like this one with a prop at the back allowing it to stand on a desk. Historical Associations In 1839, a year before this miniature was painted, members of the nobility held a Medieval-style tournament at Eglinton Park, Ayrshire. With jousting contests and pageants, the organisers hoped to recreate every detail of the age of chivalry. Unfortunately, after so much time spent procuring props, perfecting costumes and erecting banqueting tents, torrential rain ruined the occasion. With knights on horseback reduced to cowering under umbrellas, the original Eglinton Tournament had to be postponed until a later date. People The Marquis of Waterford was considered one of the most handsome men of his day. In 1841 he married Louisa Stuart, the second daughter of Sir Charles and Lady Stuart. Both Louisa and her sister, Lady Charlotte Canning, were prolific amateur artists whose work is represented in the V&A. |
| Bibliographic reference | 1839, a Gothic adventure Kilmarnock: The Dick Institute, 2011. ISBN: 978-0-9550546-4-8. |
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| Accession number | P.35-1987 |
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| Record created | July 27, 2000 |
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