A young woman, probably Lady Florence Emily Hesketh
Portrait Drawing
1880 (made)
1880 (made)
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This portrait probably celebrates the marriage in 1880 of Florence Emily Sharon, daughter of the Senator of Nevada, to Sir Thomas Hesketh. The bride is seated in front of a vase of lily-like flowers, one of which she tucks into her elaborate tresses. Lilies are traditional symbols of purity. On her wrist is a bangle in the form of a snake, an allusion to the Fall of Eve but also to fertility. Sandys was a better draughtsman than painter. This example demonstrates his unusual skill with coloured chalks.
Object details
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| Title | A young woman, probably Lady Florence Emily Hesketh (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Pencil and coloured chalks |
| Brief description | Frederick Sandys. A young woman, probably Lady Florence Emily Hesketh. c.1880 |
| Physical description | Portrait of a girl with flowing hair and flower sprays |
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| Credit line | Given by Miss Agnes B.Warburg |
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| Summary | This portrait probably celebrates the marriage in 1880 of Florence Emily Sharon, daughter of the Senator of Nevada, to Sir Thomas Hesketh. The bride is seated in front of a vase of lily-like flowers, one of which she tucks into her elaborate tresses. Lilies are traditional symbols of purity. On her wrist is a bangle in the form of a snake, an allusion to the Fall of Eve but also to fertility. Sandys was a better draughtsman than painter. This example demonstrates his unusual skill with coloured chalks. |
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| Accession number | E.1391-1924 |
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| Record created | January 8, 2004 |
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