Late 17th-Century Portrait Of Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough 1930s It’s likely that the gold

It’s likely that the gold flügelhaben also had some religious significance as it was often worn when attending church

They were often worn with a skirt in a contrasting colour

It reminds us of the drama and heightened sense of self often found in Gustave Courbet’s (1819-1877) self-portraits

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 24½” x 28½” / 62cm x 72cmYear of creation: 1923Provenance: EnglandCondition: Canvas in good condition following a light restoration

Overall size 18” x 15½” / 46cm x 39cm

Late 17th-Century Portrait Of Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough 1930s It’s likely that the goldA beautiful late 17th century English school portrait believed to be a young Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough (1660 1744). She wears a white dress with a red wrap and holds her treasured Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Sarah Churchill (ne Jenyns) was considered to be one of the most influential women of her generation. She was close friends with Princess Anne (later Queen Anne), which made her an important ally for leading public figures. By