Early 17th-Century English School, Portrait Of Edward Hill & Original Gloves

Early 17th-Century English School, Portrait Of Edward Hill & Original GlovesThis remarkable early 17th century three quarter length English School portrait depicts Alderman Edward Hill of The Charterhouse, Coventry, holding a pair of leather gloves. The original gloves are included with the sale. Wearing his prestigious red, fur lined robes a hallmark of an Aldermans attire he conveys both presence and character. Hes evidently a man of significant local repute, as aldermen were high ranking officials, second only to the

But he’s also noted as an acquaintance of Egon Schiele (1890-1918) who he met around 1908

table and various ornaments

which guides our eye from the bottom right

A hint of smoke rises from a cottage chimney

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1882-1970)

they went in search of classical ideals

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which forms a triangle when combined with the central channel of light

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And the loaf on the table