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| Title | Portrait of James Moon, K.C. | |
| Collection | Victoria Art Gallery, Bath | |
| Artist | Circle of Lely, Peter (Dutch painter and draftsman, 1618-1680, active in England) Previously attributed to studio of Lely, Peter (Dutch painter and draftsman, 1618-1680, active in England) Previously attributed to school of Lely, Peter (Dutch painter and draftsman, 1618-1680, active in England) |
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| Date Earliest | about 1650 | |
| Date Latest | about 1660 | |
| Description | In this portrait of James Moon (c.1618-1680), King's Councillor, the subject appears to be around 35-40 years of age. He is depicted almost half-length, and his right shoulder and face are turned towards the viewer. His light-brown hair (or wig) is worn long. He is swathed in red silk, with a white cravat. The composition is oval, although the support is rectangular. | |
| Current Accession Number | BATVG:P:1947.81 | |
| Subject | portrait (James Moon) | |
| Measurements | 73.6 x 62.2 cm cm (estimate) | |
| Material | oil on canvas | |
| Acquisition Details | Given by Miss Susan James 1947. | |
| Publications | Sloman, S., Victoria Art Gallery: Concise Catalogue of Paintings and Drawings, Bath, 1991, p. 70 (as Circle of Lely); Catalogue of Paintings at Guildhall, The Assembly Rooms and Pump Room, Bath, Bath, 1985, p. 14, cat. 61 (as School of Lely). | |
| Rights Owner | Victoria Art Gallery, Bath | |
| Author | Dr Susan Steer | |