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Bust of Philip Dormer of Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield

Peter Richard Hoare, 1740

Ranger's House - The Wernher Collection, London

Bust of Philip Dormer of Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield (1694-1773) depicted in this portrait at the height of his career around 1740. Hoare depicts him 'al antica', in part perhaps a compliment to his reputation for oratory and wit, and also a reflection of the influence on Hoare of the Flemish sculptor Peter Scheemakers, with whom he trained.

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Title of artwork, date

Bust of Philip Dormer of Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield, 1740

Date supported

1992

Medium and material

Marble

Dimensions

71 cm

Grant

5250

Total cost

21000

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