Anglo-Dutch School, late 17th Century
Anglo-Dutch School, late 17th Century

Portrait of a lady, traditionally identified as Mary Wynter (1651-1691), of Dyrham Park, Gloucestershire, three-quarter-length, in a blue-lined brown dress, her left hand resting on an urn, a view of a house, possibly the East Front of Dyrham Park, beyond

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Anglo-Dutch School, late 17th Century
Portrait of a lady, traditionally identified as Mary Wynter (1651-1691), of Dyrham Park, Gloucestershire, three-quarter-length, in a blue-lined brown dress, her left hand resting on an urn, a view of a house, possibly the East Front of Dyrham Park, beyond
oil on canvas
42½ x 34¼ in. (107.7 x 86.4 cm.)

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In 1686 Mary Wynter, the only surviving daughter and heir of John Wynter of Dyrham, married William Blathwayt (?1649-1717), who was Secretary of War between 1683 and 1704, and Secretary of State between 1692 and 1701. Between 1692 and 1704 he completely rebuilt the original manor house at Dyrham. It has been suggested that the present picture may have been a wedding portrait, showing the future East Front of Dyrham, yet to be built.

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