John Churchill (1650–1722), Duke of Marlborough, KG

About John Churchill (1650–1722), Duke of Marlborough, KG

A large picture, a full length standing figure, the size of life, in civilian costume advancing to the right. His close shaven face is seen in three quarters to the right, the eyes looking at the spectator, wears a flowing wig. His coat is of a plain red colour as also the breeches, white silk stockings, black shoes and gold buckles on them. The Star of the Garter is on the left breast and the Blue Ribbon of the Order passes above it with the Golden Badge attached to it.

His right hand rests on the head of a walking cane, his left is planted against his hip near the gold hilt of a sword. The ground on which he stands is paved with large square stones, and in the background is a palatial building with vases above a large arch and courtyard. A column and tree appears to the left. The painting is of the school of Kneller.

Wokingham Town Museum Unique Identifier: WTH0024

Citation: “John Churchill (1650–1722), Duke of Marlborough, KG” – Wokingham’s Virtual Museum

  

Accessed July 4, 2024

Item Details

Collection:

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Creator: School of Kneller

Date: unknown

Format/Size: 130 x 204 cm

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