John Hayls (Attributed), Portrait Of The Honourable Edward Russell

John Hayls (Attributed), Portrait Of The Honourable Edward RussellThis large mid 17th century three quarter length portrait attributed to English artist John Hayls (c. 1600 1679) depicts the honourable Edward Russell (1625 1665). Hayls was a prominent English portraitist, draughtsman, and miniaturist working during the tumult of the British Baroque period. He lived through two civil wars, Oliver Cromwells joyless Protectorate, and Charles IIs Restoration. A direct competitor of court favourite Sir Peter Lely (1618

which sold at Christie’s in 1998

James Herbert Snell was an interesting painter as his works span a transitionary period for British art

The rich artistic history of the low countries was never far from his mind

Our reference: BRV854

winds gently in a soft array of impressionistic marks

This piece from around 1690 is a fine example from the period with a particularly strong composition

17½” x 15” / 45cm x 39cm

Note the scattering of small firs

The composition is dominated by a proud old windmill that stands on the brow of a hill

But he also covered a great deal of England - particularly Devonshire

The drawing is signed in the lower right and held within a later frame

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 18” x 29½” / 46cm x 75cmYear of creation: c