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HENRY PAGET, 4th marquis of ANGLESEY
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HENRY PAGET, 4th marquis of ANGLESEY
HENRY PAGET, 4th marquis of ANGLESEY (1835 - 1898), Landowner and nobleman. Caption: The head of the Pagets Date: 1880
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This striking portrait captures Henry Paget, 4th Marquis of Anglesey (1835-1898), a prominent landowner and nobleman of the late Victorian era. The Marquis is depicted in formal attire, with an air of vanity and self-assurance. His sharp gaze and well-groomed appearance suggest a man who takes great pride in his title and social standing. The portrait was painted in 1880 by the renowned Italian artist, Carlo Pellegrini, also known as "Ape" due to his signature monogram. Pellegrini was a popular society painter of the time, known for his flattering portraits of the British aristocracy. This image of the Marquis of Anglesey was likely produced for a prestigious publication such as Vanity Fair, which was known for its satirical and often critical depictions of the social elite. However, in this case, Pellegrini has captured the Marquis in a favorable light, highlighting his wealth, power, and status. Despite the Marquis' confident demeanor, the portrait also reveals a hint of melancholy in his eyes, suggesting a deeper complexity to his character. The muted colors and subtle textures of the painting add to its overall elegance and sophistication, making it a beautiful and intriguing representation of a prominent figure from Victorian England's social scene.
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