Record

CollectionABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection
Object NamePainting (Queen Anne)
Picture
Portrait
Object NumberABDUA:30131
Other Numberx
Other Number TypeOld number
Brief Description1/2 portrait of Queen Anne, near facing, ovate mount, crowned, with pearl necklace at throat and earrings, gold embroidered undergarment at breast. Also brown robe, ermine trim, clasped at breast by large gold and sapphire brooch. Copy after the portrait by Kneller.
Content DescriptionQueen Anne
DimensionsH: 1045 mm W: 922 mm Th: 130 mm | H: 745 mm W: 622 mm
MaterialsOil on canvas
Conditionfair
TechniquePainting
MakerForbes, Anne (?)
Object Production Date1765-1821
Place KeyEurope, Scotland, North-East, Aberdeen
Inscription ContentMid right: No5
Publication NoteThe Public Catalogue Foundation (PCF), 'Oil Paintings in Public Ownership - Aberdeen', 2013. LEMUR Database. Arnott (1897) Description,.No158; AU Calendar (1887) No49; Knights notes p1291.;
Caption "Possibly a companion painting to George Prince of Denmark(30130) reputedly copied by Anne Forbes after an original by Godfrey Kneller. George was Queen Anne's husband. The attribution to Forbes cannot be sustained."

Author: Morrison,John Date: 2002 Purpose: HA3541
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