Michael Dahl (Circle), Portrait Of Thomas Stanley 1930s A well-travelled artist

A well-travelled artist

It’s rare to find such an inclusion in still lifes from the period - perhaps they contain juices

One of humility

Areas of craquelure

the basket is overflowing with deep purple grapes

Michael Dahl (Circle), Portrait Of Thomas Stanley 1930s A well-travelled artistThis early 18th century English School portrait depicts Thomas Stanley wearing a striking red velvet suit, white cravat and powdered periwig. Fashionable, yet elegantly refined. On the reverse, a partially legible label refers to the Wrightington Estate, where the portrait was hung. In the top left, an inscription refers to Meliora Gomeldon, who became Thomas wife in 1710, having been married previously to James Poole. Its interesting that during her