Thomas Law Hodges, Esq. Of Hemsted. M.p. For Kent From 1830 To I832, – For West Kent From 1832 To 1841, And From 1847 To 1852..
Some faint marginal foxing, otherwise a fine example. Recently remounted in conservation materials and refixed into the original gilt frame, which is a little worn and rubbed but, as the original frame, worthy of preservation.
£250.00
Details
FINE PORTRAIT OF KENTISH M.P. SIGNED BY THE ARTIST.
Publisher
Printed by J. Brooker, no place or date, but,
Date
c.1853.
Synopsis
From a portrait by sir george hayter, painted at the expence of his former constituents and presented to mr hodges as a tribute of respect for his public services and private worth.
Item Description
Black Mezzotint engraved portrait, 14 x 20 inches, a proof example printed on India paper and signed in pencil in the lower margin 'Selected, Sir George Hayter' showing this to be an artist's proof.
Notes
A fine, dark impression from the plate, depicting the distinguished man in a frock coat, with gloves and stick in hand, standing in front of a classical pillar with an extensive landscape behind. Sir George Hayter was the leading Royal and society portrait artist of the day and his work is represented in numerous collections. Thomas Law Hodges was Liberal MP for Kent from 1830-32 and for West Kent until the dissolution of Parliament in 1841; he was again elected in 1847 and sat until defeated in 1852. He died 14 May 1857. Hodges is listed in Pigott's Directory for 1840 as living in Benenden; Hemsted House was subsequently sold and demolished by its new owner, Gathorne Hardy, later Lord Cranbrook, and replaced by a new building which is the basis for Benenden School, one of the top private girls' schools in the country.
[Stock No. 14120]
Subjects
19th Century • English • Kent • Prints • Weald