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Letter YI. DUKE OF BEDFORD'S COLLECTION.
331
ADDITIONS TO THE COLLECTION OF THE DUKE OF BEDFORD,
at Wobubn Abbey.
(Vol. HI. p. 464.)
I had long entertained the wish to give a more complete account
of the pictures at Woburn Abbey, which, though described in my
work entitled ' Art and Artists in England' in 1838, were then
seen under very unfavourable circumstances. Through the kind
intervention of Mr. William Russell, this visit was accomplished
in 1856, and, by order of the Duke, I was allowed to inspect the
collection at perfect leisure, being assisted in my researches by a
very civil housekeeper. As some alteration has taken place in the
arrangement since 1835, I proceed to notice them according to the
apartments they occupy, merely naming those I have described
before, or at best adding a short remark.
north corridor.
Hans Holbein.—Portrait of John Russell. This looks pro-
mising, but hangs too high for a closer opinion.
Daniel Mytens.—Portrait of the first Earl of Portland. A
dignified individuality is here very truly conceived, and carefully
executed in warm and powerful colouring.
Gainsborough.—1. Portrait of the first Duke of Bedford. Of
refined and animated conception, and well carried out on a cool
scale of colour.
Sir Joshua Reynolds.—1. Portrait of the Marquis of Tavi-
stock. Bust picture. Of great refinement, but pale in colour.
prince Albert's sitting-room.
Gainsborough.—2 and 3. Two fine landscapes, with cattle.
Sir Augustus Calcott (see p. 466).—View of the Scheldt.
An admirable picture of his best time.
prince Albert's dressing-room.
A series of portraits by Sir Joshua Reynolds, among which
that of the Lady Caroline Russell, to the knees, is distinguished for
beauty and elegance.
the queen's bed-room.
Collins.—A sale of fish upon the shore (p. 466). Of good
keeping, animated figures, and careful treatment.
331
ADDITIONS TO THE COLLECTION OF THE DUKE OF BEDFORD,
at Wobubn Abbey.
(Vol. HI. p. 464.)
I had long entertained the wish to give a more complete account
of the pictures at Woburn Abbey, which, though described in my
work entitled ' Art and Artists in England' in 1838, were then
seen under very unfavourable circumstances. Through the kind
intervention of Mr. William Russell, this visit was accomplished
in 1856, and, by order of the Duke, I was allowed to inspect the
collection at perfect leisure, being assisted in my researches by a
very civil housekeeper. As some alteration has taken place in the
arrangement since 1835, I proceed to notice them according to the
apartments they occupy, merely naming those I have described
before, or at best adding a short remark.
north corridor.
Hans Holbein.—Portrait of John Russell. This looks pro-
mising, but hangs too high for a closer opinion.
Daniel Mytens.—Portrait of the first Earl of Portland. A
dignified individuality is here very truly conceived, and carefully
executed in warm and powerful colouring.
Gainsborough.—1. Portrait of the first Duke of Bedford. Of
refined and animated conception, and well carried out on a cool
scale of colour.
Sir Joshua Reynolds.—1. Portrait of the Marquis of Tavi-
stock. Bust picture. Of great refinement, but pale in colour.
prince Albert's sitting-room.
Gainsborough.—2 and 3. Two fine landscapes, with cattle.
Sir Augustus Calcott (see p. 466).—View of the Scheldt.
An admirable picture of his best time.
prince Albert's dressing-room.
A series of portraits by Sir Joshua Reynolds, among which
that of the Lady Caroline Russell, to the knees, is distinguished for
beauty and elegance.
the queen's bed-room.
Collins.—A sale of fish upon the shore (p. 466). Of good
keeping, animated figures, and careful treatment.