Georgian Memorial or Mourning Portrait, Thomas Hudson, 1765

Description

Exceptional English George III period neoclassical memorial or mourning portrait of a gentleman attributed to famed London portraitist Thomas Hudson … more Exceptional English George III period neoclassical memorial or mourning portrait of a gentleman attributed to famed London portraitist Thomas Hudson (1701-1779) depicting 'Edward Longdon' in architectural roundel resting on a plinth with a passage from Edward Young's poem 'Night Thoughts' and marble urn at lower right with the deceased's name, 5 April, 1765 death date, and his age of 38. Edward Longdon is listed as a successful London 'cordwainer' (Shoemaker) who died unmarried in his will, the original of which is in the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre in Chippenham; a copy of the will be provided with the painting to the respective buyer and an optional modern giltwood frame should it be desired that measures 41.25" x 33.25" x 1.75". less