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Cornelius Johnson — Portrait Of Lady Elizabeth Craven (née Fairfax), Wife Of Sir William Craven Of Lenchwick (1610-1655), Half Length
Cornelius Johnson

Portrait Of Lady Elizabeth Craven (née Fairfax), Wife Of Sir William Craven Of Lenchwick (1610-1655), Half Length

A refined example of Cornelius Johnson's portraiture, this half-length oil on canvas depicts Lady Elizabeth Craven with the quiet elegance characteristic of the artist's work in seventeenth-century England. Johnson's meticulous technique captures the delicate textures of her fashionable attire, highlighting the fine details of lace and fabric that signify her aristocratic standing. The composition reflects the restrained yet dignified aesthetic that made Johnson one of the most sought-after portraitists of his era.

Medium
oil on canvas

🔨 Auction Lot

Old Masters Online

October 18, 2019

Estimate: $20,000$30,000

Lot 4

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Cornelius Johnson, Portrait Of Lady Elizabeth Craven (née Fairfax), Wife Of Sir William Craven Of Lenchwick (1610-1655), Half Length

A refined example of Cornelius Johnson's portraiture, this half-length oil on canvas depicts Lady Elizabeth Craven with the quiet elegance characteristic of the artist's work in seventeenth-century England. Johnson's meticulous technique captures the delicate textures of her fashionable attire, highlighting the fine details of lace and fabric that signify her aristocratic standing. The composition reflects the restrained yet dignified aesthetic that made Johnson one of the most sought-after portraitists of his era.

Medium
oil on canvas
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Serene, Half Length, Classical, Female, Portrait, British, Earth Tones, 17th Century, Figurative, Oil on Canvas

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