ATED 1582) collection is that by John Hoskins of a ladyunknown, called Mary Sidney. The memory ofMary Sidney, Countess of Pembroke, was sosweet to the generation that followed her thatevery other beautiful miniature was said to bea portrait of her. It is difficult to refrain fromquoting for the… … leave to others the work of establishing theidentity of these famous sitters, hoping thatthey can stiU show the most beautiful of allto be Mary Sidney. The miniature by Hoskinsreferred to is smooth in style. The backgroundis faded blue. The Milliard influence is obvious.These blue backgrounds turn…
Art · Decoration and ornament
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