The Life, Times, and Misadventures of Dennis St. Michel, Viscount of Stokington, Soldier, Gambler, Diplomat, Scoundrel, Notorious Rakehell, and Lord of Menacing House, in his Own Words.

Thursday, August 14, 2008

The Duchess

Constable was generally known for his landscapes; this portrait of Margaret, Duchess of Devon, is an excellent example of his less well-known mastery of portraiture.
From the Yang Collection: Duchess in Hat (John Constable, Oil on Canvas, 1792)



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Gorilla Bananas said...

Your status is similar to that of a silverback gorilla. How many females have you impregnated in the last year?

August 22, 2008 at 2:41 PM

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