The Artists daughter - El Greco in A catalogue of the pictures and drawings in the National loan exhibition, held in the Grafton Galleries, London (1909-1910) (14577122937)

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Title: A catalogue of the pictures and drawings in the National loan exhibition, in aid of National gallery funds, held in the Grafton Galleries, London (1909-1910)
Year: 1909 (1900s)
Authors: National Loan Exhibition (1909-1910 : London, England) Cook, Herbert Frederick, Sir, 1868-1939 Brockwell, Maurice Walter, 1869-1958 Grafton Galleries (London, England)
Subjects: Art
Publisher: London : W. Heinemann
Contributing Library: University of California Libraries
Digitizing Sponsor: Internet Archive



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n over herhead ; and her countenance, in depicting which her fond father has put forthall his skill, is one of the most beautiful that death ever dimmed and that thepencil ever rescued from the grave. As this fair maiden figures in the greatToledan Altar-piece ( The Parting of our Lords Raiment), painted between1577 and 1587, it is probable that her portrait was executed not long after thelatter year.—Sir William Stirling-Maxwell : Annah of the Artists of Spain,1891, vol. i. pp. 338-9. Canvas. 24J in. x 19I in. (0.622 x 0.495). Formerly in the Collection of King Louis Philippe, at the sale of whosepictures, May 6, 1853, No. 82, it was acquired by the father of the presentowner. In the sale catalogue its provenance was described as De Serafino aMadrid. This picture was No. ^59 in the 1838 catalogue of the Louvre. Other portraits of the lady exist. Exhibited at Burlington House, Old Masters, 1872, No. 112; also at theGuildhall, 1901, No. 77. Lent by Sir John Stirling-Maxwell, Bart. 47
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34EL GRECO: 1548-1614 (Called also Domenico Theotocopuli) Spanish School SUPPER IN THE HOUSE OF SIMON THE Christ is seated in the place of honour at the far side of thetable, which occupies the centre of the composition. A plainwall forms the background ; two windows are on either side ; MaryMagdalene is in the act of pouring ointment over the head of Christ.An interior containing sixteen figures. Canvas. 58 in. x 40 in. (1.473 ^ i-Oi6). Formerly in the Madrazo, Salamanca, and Stchoukine Collections. In the possession of M. Sedelmeyer, Paris, 1909. Lent by Sir Edgar Vincent, K.C.M.G. 49 35REMBRANDT: 1606-1669 JJutch SchoolPORTRAIT OF A MAN \\ ITH A HAWK THIS picture is sometimes called The Falconer.A man of about eight-and-twenty, seated and leaning for-ward in his chair ; he is turning to the right, as he looks roundat the spectator. He points towards the right and holds a falconon his (unseen) left hand. Over his long curly fair hair he wearsa black velvet cap. Dark eyes, a very sli