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Portrait miniature of an unknown youth in yellow
Hilliard, Nicholas, born 1542 - died 1619 - Enlarge image
Portrait miniature of an unknown youth in yellow; Young Man in Yellow with Bonnet and Feather
- Object:
Portrait miniature
- Place of origin:
Great Britain, UK (painted)
England, Great Britain (painted) - Date:
ca. 1585-1590 (painted)
ca. 1585-1590 (painted)
late 16th century (made) - Artist/Maker:
Hilliard, Nicholas, born 1542 - died 1619 (artist)
- Materials and Techniques:
Watercolour on vellum
- Museum number:
P.4&A-1974
- Gallery location:
In Storage
This portrait is typical of Hilliard’s style. His approach was much more schematic than that of his student, Isaac Oliver, summing up in a marvellous economy of lines the distinguishing facial features. In Hilliard’s work the details of the costume were almost as important as the facial likeness, as in this handsome portrait of an unknown young man, whose bejewelled bonnet with its feathery aigrette, intricate ruff and splendid doublet indicate his high status.
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