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Julia Neilson as Nell Gwyn in <i>Sweet Nell of Old Drury</i> by Paul Kester

Julia Neilson as Nell Gwyn in <i>Sweet Nell of Old Drury</i> by Paul Kester, by Frank Daniell, paint, 1920
Julia Neilson as Nell Gwyn in <i>Sweet Nell of Old Drury</i> by Paul Kester, by Frank Daniell, paint, 1920

Julia Neilson as Nell Gwyn in <i>Sweet Nell of Old Drury</i> by Paul Kester is a paint painting by the British Romanticist artist Frank Daniell. It dates from 1920 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

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Overview

A 1920 oil portrait by Frank Daniell depicts Julia Neilson in character as Nell Gwyn, seated at a harpsichord in a three-quarter-length view. Her body is angled to the left while her head turns toward the viewer, set against a dark reddish-black background. She wears a late 17th-century-style gown in dull yellow with a wide lace shawl collar and lace sleeves, her red hair styled in curls.

Artist & collection

Artist

Frank Daniell

Frank Daniell (1866–1932) was an artist.

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Who painted Julia Neilson as Nell Gwyn in <i>Sweet Nell of Old Drury</i> by Paul Kester?

Julia Neilson as Nell Gwyn in <i>Sweet Nell of Old Drury</i> by Paul Kester was painted by Frank Daniell in 1920.

Where can I see Julia Neilson as Nell Gwyn in <i>Sweet Nell of Old Drury</i> by Paul Kester?

Julia Neilson as Nell Gwyn in <i>Sweet Nell of Old Drury</i> by Paul Kester is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Julia Neilson as Nell Gwyn in <i>Sweet Nell of Old Drury</i> by Paul Kester?

Julia Neilson as Nell Gwyn in <i>Sweet Nell of Old Drury</i> by Paul Kester is associated with British Romanticism.

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