Att. Partridge Harriet Clarke Jervoise Portrait Oil

Description: An exquisite portrait oil on artist's canvas dating circa 1831 - 1836, framed - approx 30 X 24 inches (76.2 X 60.96cm). This is an exquisite English School oil dating from the William 4th period. The portrait depicts a magnificent study of a woman in her early 30s named as "Harriet Clarke Jervoise". A classic antique Society portrait from the 19th Century attributed to the Glaswegian portrait painter "John Partridge". The portrait is set on a dark brown ground, the sitter wearing a thick black coat with a white fur collar trim. She has been beautifully depicted, light casting shadows and highlighting her pale skin, having healthy rosy cheeks, sparkling blue eyes looking directly at the viewer. Her face is framed by thick wavy brown hair, tied in a bun to the back of her head. A beautiful and flattering study of this fine young woman. There is some very old manuscript on a label to the reverse of the paining naming the sitter of the portrait and also attributing the painting as by "Partridge" (see biog. Reference below). Harriet Mary Clarke-Jervoise Born 12th May 1802 - Died 21 May 1837 Harriet Mary Clarke-Jervoise was the third daughter of Sir Samuel Clarke-Jervoise, 1st Bt. She married Neil Malcolm, 13th of Poltalloch, son of Neil Malcolm, 12th of Poltalloch and Mary Anne Orme, on 14 July 1831. She died on 21 May 1837. From 14 July 1831, her married name became Malcolm. Neil Malcolm, 13th of Poltalloch b. 5 November 1797, d. 2 October 1857 Neil Malcolm, 13th of Poltalloch was born on 5 November 1797. He was the son of Neil Malcolm, 12th of Poltalloch and Mary Anne Orme. He married, firstly, Harriet Mary Clarke-Jervoise, daughter of Sir Samuel Clarke-Jervoise, 1st Bt., on 14 July 1831. He married, secondly, Louisa Shirley, daughter of Evelyn John Shirley and Eliza Stanhope, on 2 September 1843. He died on 2 October 1857 at age 59. Neil Malcolm, 13th of Poltalloch lived at Poltalloch, Argyllshire, Scotland. Children of Neil Malcolm, 13th of Poltalloch and Harriet Mary Clarke-Jervoise 1. Jessie Elizabeth Malcolm d. 11 Jan 1900 2. Alice Elizabeth Malcolm d. 28 Apr 1925

Date: The oil probably dates to around 1831 - 1836.

Artist Biography: John Partridge (20 November 1789 - 25 November 1872) was a British artist and portrait painter. Named 'portrait painter-extraordinary' to Queen Victoria, his pictures depict many of the notable figures of his time. Born in Glasgow, he was the second son of twelve children of Samuel Partridge. His brother Richard Partridge became the President of the Royal College of Surgeons; his nephew Sir John Bernard Partridge was an illustrator and actor.

Framing: Contemporary plain moulded Gesso work. Finish: Gilt. The oil is mounted on a stretcher.

Condition: The painting is in remarkabley good condition for its age. There are minor signs of crazing beneath the finish all adding to character. There is one small indentation to the canvas to the lower right (when viewed) approximately a quarter way up the canvas. The frame, possibly a little later, has a few dings and marks otherwise good for its age.

Dimensions Frame Image Width: 24 inches (60 cm) Width: 20 inches (50 cm) Height: 30 inches (76 cm) Height: 27 inches (68 cm)

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