William Behnes (1795-1864) - Highly Detailed Pencil Drawing of a Bronze Bust of Lady Venetia Digby
William Behnes (1795-1864) - Highly Detailed Pencil Drawing of a Bronze Bust of Lady Venetia Digby
William Behnes (1795-1864) - Highly Detailed Pencil Drawing of a Bronze Bust of Lady Venetia Digby
William Behnes (1795-1864) - Highly Detailed Pencil Drawing of a Bronze Bust of Lady Venetia Digby
William Behnes (1795-1864) - Highly Detailed Pencil Drawing of a Bronze Bust of Lady Venetia Digby
William Behnes (1795-1864) - Highly Detailed Pencil Drawing of a Bronze Bust of Lady Venetia Digby
William Behnes (1795-1864) - Highly Detailed Pencil Drawing of a Bronze Bust of Lady Venetia Digby
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William Behnes drawing of Lady Venetia Digby bust

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William Behnes (1795-1864) - Highly Detailed Pencil Drawing of a Bronze Bust of Lady Venetia Digby
Date:
20/11/2024
Material:
Bronze, sten

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William Behnes drawing of Lady Venetia Digby bust

William Behnes var en berømt victoriansk portrætskulptør. Dette er en undersøgelse af en 17. C bronze muligvis af G Larson af den karolingiske hofdame Lady Venetia Digby i en privat samling. Venetia Anastasia, Lady Digby (født Stanley; december 1600 – 1. maj 1633) var en berømt skønhed fra Stuart-perioden og hustru til en fremtrædende hofmand og videnskabsmand, Sir Kenelm Digby. Hun var et barnebarn af Thomas Percy, 7. jarl af Northumberland og et oldebarn af Edward Stanley, 3. jarl af Derby. Buste er signeret G Larson og indskrevet med hendes navn og: VXORAM VIVAM AMARE, VOLVPTUS EST: DEFUVNCTAM, RELIGIO. Lette pletter rundt om kanterne. Signeret med små bogstaver "W. Behnes del.” under soklen.

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This highly detailed pencil drawing by William Behnes (1795-1864) shows a 17th century bronze bust of Lady Venetia Digby, possibly sculpted by G Larson. Venetia Anastasia, Lady Digby (née Stanley, 1600–1633), was a famed beauty of the Stuart period and wife of Sir Kenelm Digby, a notable courtier and scientist. The bust is signed "G Larson" and inscribed with her name and the text: "VXORAM VIVAM AMARE, VOLVPTUS EST: DEFUVNCTAM, RELIGIO". The drawing is signed "W. Behnes del.".

Bronze
sten
Buste
Amount: 1
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