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Peter Oliver British Portrait First State Etching c1630
Description: Etching and engraving printed on paper, mated. Pencil markings verso: "Box/ Parmeg Galhaus 1/30 155 (?)". Hand-written label on backing board: "Peter Oliver (circa 1589-1647)/ "A Seated Woman Reading"/ engraving, circa 1630/ Nagier IV, 3181. First State of Two.". Dimensions: Paper: 4 1/4 x 3 1/8in. Mat: 16 x 11in. Weight: 1lb. (Box F) Condition: Paper attached to backing by archival hinge tissue at both upper corners verso. The paper has been relined. Paper appeared bright with a rich impression. There is a 1 1/2 x 1/4in. area of loss located 1in. from upper edge and 1/2in. from left edge which has been redrawn. There are several small areas of loss to original paper at edges. Four small areas of staining to paper in upper left corner. Artist's Biography:
Peter Oliver (1594-1648). English miniature painter. Peter Oliver was the eldest son of Isaac Oliver, probably by his first wife, and to him Isaac Oliver left his finished and unfinished drawings, with hope that he would live to exercise the art of his father. The younger sons of the artist appear to have been under age at the time of his death and therefore were probably sons by a later wife. Peter Oliver resided at Isleworth, and was buried beside his father at St. Annes, Blackfriars. He was even more eminent in miniature painting than his father, and is especially remarkable for a series of copies in watercolor he made after celebrated pictures by old masters. Most of these were done by the desire of the king, and seven of them still remain at Windsor Castle. A great many of Olivers works were purchased by Charles II from his widow. Several of his drawings are in existence, and a leaf from his pocket-book in the collection of the Earl of Derby.The early work of Oliver is almost indistinguishable from that of his father. Later, he liked to experiment with a variety of styles, favoring a relaxed form of sfumato. Sir Nathaniel Bacon said of his works that noe oyle painting could appear more warme and fleshly than those of his hand. His most important work is the group of the three grandsons of the First Viscount Montacute with their servant, now belonging to the Marquis of Exeter; and there are fine miniatures by him at Welbeck Abbey, Montagu House, Sherborne Castle, Minley Manor, Belvoir Castle, and in the private collection of the queen of Holland. [Source: ]
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