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Laslett John Pott19th Century genre historical oil painting of figures at Hardwick Hall1872
1872
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About the Item
Laslett John Pott RSA
British, (1837-1898)
Bess of Hardwick Receiving Visitors at the High Great Chamber, Hardwick Hall
Oil on canvas, signed
dated 1872
Image size: 18.75 inches x 29.5 inches
Size including frame: 25.25 inches x 36 inches
Provenance: Frost
Reed no. 30819
A wonderful historical painting by Laslett John Pott of figures at a table in the High Great Chamber at Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire. Two men in Elizabethan costume can be seen standing up to toast a lady as she reclines in a chair holding a fan, whilst a dog watches on. Meanwhile, another woman looks across the table as her seated companion has his glass refilled by a man servant. To the left of the painting, a lute with sheets of music can be seen lying on the ground whilst on the opposite side sits a wine cistern with a bottle next to it.
The fashionable dress and bearing of the woman seated on the right indicate a woman of wealth and standing, most likely Bess of Hardwick, Countess of Shrewsbury who built Hardwick Hall in 1590. She was lady in waiting to Queen Elizabeth I and one of the wealthiest women in England. She commissioned the architect Robert Smythson to design the house, which included the extraordinary High Great Chamber located on the second floor. Decorated with a plaster frieze depicting Diana the huntress, a large alabaster and marble chimney piece and Brussels tapestries on the lower walls, it was used by the countess to greet and entertain guests. After her death, the property passed to her son William Cavendish 1st Earl of Devonshire in 1608 and later to his great grandson, William who was made the 1st Duke of Devonshire in 1694. In 1959, the property was transferred to the National Trust and most of its original features, including the plaster friezes, chimney piece and tapestries depicted in this painting, can still be seen today. The painting bears an old label for Frost
Reed, no. 30819, with the title ‘Interior of Haddon Hall’ which was wrongly given to the painting at the time. Later research uncovered the correct location as being Hardwick Hall. Pott used Hardwick Hall as the backdrop for a number of his works including: Mary Queen of Scots Being Led to her Execution, His Highness in Disgrace, Waiting for the King’s Favourite and Wayland Smith Showing Amy Robsart her Wedding Dress.
Laslett John Pott was a genre and historical painter born in Newark, Nottinghamshire in 1837, the son of John Manger Pott, and his wife Sophia Charlotte Moss. His father was a successful auctioneer and land valuer and his wealth enabled Pott to receive a good education. Although he showed an early talent for art, his father wanted him to become an architect and at the age of 16 he became an apprentice at a local firm. After his apprenticeship, he was able to persuade his father to let him change careers and enrol at the Bloomsbury Art School. Pott then went on to study under the historical and genre artist Alexander Johnston (1815-1891), at his studio in Hampstead.
Under Johnson’s tutelage he began producing historical genre scenes and in 1860 made his debut at the Royal Academy. He became a regular contributor at the RA with a total of 42 works shown until 1897. Many of his historical works were depictions of the Tudor period, often featuring notable figures of the time including Henry VIII, Mary Queen of Scots, Elizabeth I and Cardinal Wolsey. He also painted literary scenes including Ivanhoe and Don Quixote. Pott took great pains to ensure his settings were as historically accurate as possible and spent time at places such as Hardwick Hall to lend authenticity to his works.
He soon found success and critical acclaim which enabled him to marry Louisa Linder, the daughter of a Nottingham Lace manufacturer, on 28 April, 1864. The couple settled in Hampstead, London where they lived at 181 Adelaide Road. They went on to have several children together and one of their sons, Charles Linder Pott (1865-1909), also became an artist. In 1881, he moved with his family to 23 Marlborough Place, London and a few years later made his final move to 34 Sherriff Road in West Hampstead. As well as exhibiting at the RA, he also exhibited at the Royal Society of British Artists where he became a member in 1890 and at the New English Art Club.
In addition to being an artist, Pott also became an officer in the Volunteer Force, attaining the rank of Major and Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel for the 17th North Middlesex Volunteers. In 1894, he was awarded the Volunteer Officers’ Decoration (V.D.) by Queen Victoria.
Pott died at his home in West Hampstead on 1 August, 1898, aged 61. A special collection of his paintings were exhibited posthumously at the Nottingham City Art Museum in 1899. Examples of his work can be found in a number of public collections including the Cyfarthfa Castle Museum
Art Gallery, Harris Museum, Nottingham City Museum, Reading Museum, Royal Cornwall Museum, Sheffield Museum and the Towneley Hall Art Gallery.
Presentation: The work is housed in a new, English made gilt frame which is in excellent condition. The reverse bears an old stock label for Frost
Reed.
Condition: As with all of our original antique oil paintings, this work is offered in ready to hang gallery condition, having been professionally cleaned, restored and revarnished.
© Benton Fine Art
- Creator:Laslett John Pott (1837 - 1898, British)
- Creation Year:1872
- Dimensions:Height: 25.25 in (64.14 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Nr Broadway, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU156216991062
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