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British Baroque 1.0
The document discusses the historical context and significance of British Baroque portraiture from 1660 to 1714, highlighting its role in promoting the authority of the rising aristocracy following the restoration of the monarchy. It covers prominent painters of the era, including Antonio Verro and Sir Godfrey Kneller, as well as the influence of international artists who contributed to this art movement in England. The document reflects the intersection of changing political landscapes and flourishing economic conditions that enabled the aristocracy to express their newfound wealth and confidence through art.
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- 1. British Baroque Propaganda Portraitsof 1660-1714 First created 28 Jun 2021. Version 1.0 - 1 Aug 2021. Daperro. London.
- 2. In 1649 Englandexecuted the country’s own king Charles I, for starting the English Civil War (1642-1651), in opposition to Parliament. Historical Background Oliver Cromwell who led armies of the Parliament became ruler of Britain, Lord Protector. Soon after his death, in 1660 the British monarchy was restored. Charles II became king. Execution of Charles I Oliver Cromwell. Parliament, London,
- 3. The slideshow coversthe period between 1660 and 1714. British Baroque was an age when art was used to support and advertise the authority of rising aristocracy. With the weakening of the monarchy and a strong period of economic expansion, due to the Atlantic trade with the West Indies and America. The aristocracy found new confidence and wealth. It was this background for the development of the British Baroque paintings. Historical Background
- 4. Verro 1678 Historians callthis the Glorious Revolution. The House Parliament was firmly in control of the English politics. Charles II died. James II, a Catholic became king. Later in 1688 he was deposed. William III or Orange of United Provinces of Netherland became the British Monarch, even through the Dutch was a competitor of England in trade.
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- 7. Verro 1690 Antonio Verro,the ‘Chief First Painter’, who became the most influential painter of Baroque mural paintings in England.
- 8. Hoogstraten c1655 To createa 3-D view, Hoogstraten painted 5 paintings (right) and mounted it inside a peepshow box (left) on a stand. Viewing through the peep holes on the left or the right side of the box does create an illusion of a 3-D room.
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- 12. Wright 1662-65 John MichaelWright was born in London and trained in Edinburgh. He is one of the few home-grown Baroque painter of England. He also worked in Rome and Austria. He return to England in 1655 and served as a court painter.
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- 14. Lely 1666 Look likehair loops were popular fashion of the time.
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- 17. In the sixteenthand seventeenth centuries, many portraitists who worked in England were not English by birth. Most of the painters came from continental Europe. Many settled down and lived in England, like Jacob Huysmans. Huysmans 1662 Queen Catherine of Braganza was born in Portugal. Jacob Huysmans became her court painter, with his exuberant style.
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- 21. Gascar 1672 The aristocracywas so confident that they posed as if they are kings.
- 22. Gascar c1678 Elizabeth Percy(later Duchess of Somerset. C1678. Oil on canvas. 125x99 cm. Henri Gascar (1635- 1701). French. Private Collection. Henri Gascar (1635-1701) found success in England. He painted many court ladies, including the King’s mistresses. He the returned to Paris and relocated to Rome.
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- 24. Wissing c1685 It wasunder her reign that England, Scotland and Ireland came together to become Great Britain.
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- 26. Gennari 1686 Benedetto Gennaricame from a dynasty of painters. He was the grandson of Benedetto Gennari and brother of Cesare Gennari. Benedetto Gennari was successful with the Royal family. King James II was deposed and exiled to France. Gennari joined the exiled to St Germaine-en-Laye France. In 1692 he returned to Bologna Italy.
- 27. Kneller 1689 Kneller painteda series of 10 reigning European monarchs, including King Louis XIV of France. Sir Godfrey Kneller was the leading portrait painter in England during the late 17c and early 18C. He was also the leading court painter of the day too.
- 28. Kneller painted aseries of four portraits of Isaac Newton. In science, in 1967 Newton published his great work Principia Mathematica. He lays the foundation of modern physics. Kneller 1689
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- 30. Kneller 1691 Sarah. Duchessof Marlborough Playing Cards with Lady Fitzharding. 1691. 143.5x106.6 cm.
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- 33. Wyck 1690s Jan Wyckwas a Dutch baroque painter best known for his works on military subjects. Like others painters of the Low Countries, he moved to England and worked there throughout his life. Many of his work was under royal patronage.
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- 37. Dahl c1702 Michael Dahlwas a Swedish portrait painter who lived and worked in England. He was one of the most internationally known Swedish painters of his time. He also painted the portrait of Queen Christina of Sweden.
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- 42. Riley & Closterman1688 1691 John Closterman (1660-1711) went to England to work for John Riley. John Riley (1646-1691) died in 1691. Closterman finished several of his portraits. Dorothy Mason. Lady Bronlow. 1688. Oil on canvas. 223.5x124.5 cm. John Riley and John Closterman. Private.
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- 44. Closterman 1695-1705 John Closterman(1660- 1711) was a native of Germany, from Westphalia. He specialized in portraits of mostly European noblemen and their families. He left England for the Spanish court in 1696 and returned to England in 1702.
- 45. Griffier c1697 The aristocracybecame rich. Some of them built manor houses like palaces.
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- 47. Monnoyer c1690 Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer(1636- 1699) was a Franco Flemish painter who specialized in flower pieces.
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