Study of Margaret Lemon

Sir Anthony Van Dyck (1599 - 1641)

Fitzwilliam Museum

1637

The head of Margaret Lemon rests on a pillow in an intimate, relaxed and sensual style. Margaret Lemon was Van Dyck's mistress for several years during his stay in England. This work was acquired with assistance from the Wolfson Foundation.

• Medium: chalk
• Dimensions: 19 x 24 cm
• Art Fund Grant: £100000 ( Total: £250,000)
• ArtFunded in: 2001
• Vendor: Maggs Bros

Provenance

Peter Lankrink; Jonathan Richardson Senior; 1747 Foljambe family; 2000 Maggs Brothers.

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