© Grosvenor Museum
Portrait of an Unknown Couple
Artist: John Souch (active 1616 - 1645)
Location: Grosvenor Museum
Date: 1640
Materials: oil on canvas
Dimensions: 102 x 126 cm
Grant:
Amount Paid: £1,065 (Total: £4,500)
Vendor: Lane Fine Art
Review number: 2988 (1983)
Description:
It is thought that the painting commemorates a marriage. The man's age is given as thirty-seven. The costumes are of interest, particularly the watch hanging from the lady's waist. Chester was the first centre of provincial watchmaking in England.
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