Sylvester (Douglas) Lord Glenbervie; Katherine Anne (North) Glenbervie; Frederic (North) Earl of Guilford; Frederic Sylvester Douglas

1815

Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres

Associated Names
Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres

Artist, French, 1780 - 1867

This image is a composite of four sketched portraits, each showing the upper half of the individuals in a seated position. The first portrait, in the upper left, depicts Katherine Anne (North), Lady Glenbervie. She is seated with her body turned toward the viewer, and her facial features include large eyes and delicate lips. Her hair is covered by a bonnet with frills and a feather. She wears a high-collared dress with intricate detailing on the sleeves. The second portrait, in the upper right, features Sylvester (Douglas), Lord Glenbervie. He sits sideways with his body angled to the right, displaying features like a strong nose and a high forehead with sparse hair. He is dressed in a formal coat and vest. The third portrait, on the lower left, is of The Honorable Frederic Sylvester Douglas. His hair is neatly styled, and he wears a buttoned coat. Lastly, the fourth portrait on the lower right showcases Frederic (North), Earl of Guildford. He is seated facing forward with a relaxed demeanor, his hair parted. His attire includes a double-breasted coat and gloves. The background for all portraits is plain.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph, four portraits printed on one sheet

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5088

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 2, State -5


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1972

  • Lithography in the 19th Century: Selections from the National Gallery of Art, Rosenwald Collection, New Jersey State Museum, Trenton, 1972-1973, no. 23.

Bibliography

1906

  • Delteil, Loys. Le peintre-graveur illustre. 31 vols. Paris: Published by the author, 1906-1926. Reprint. New York: Collectors Editions, Da Capo Press, 1969. Vol. 30 (Albert Besnard) is by Louis Godefroy.

Wikidata ID

Q65022255

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