Artwork
Portrait of Charlotte Bertie, née Warren, 4th Countess of Abingdon
Portrait of Charlotte Bertie, née Warren, 4th Countess of Abingdon is an unspecified painting. It dates from 1790 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This painting depicts Charlotte Bertie, née Warren, known as the 4th Countess of Abingdon.
About this work
Technique & Style
According to the available record, it is attributed to John I Smart, a British artist active in the late eighteenth century, and is dated 1778.
The portrait is classified as a painting and identified as a miniature portrait genre work. According to the available record, it is attributed to John I Smart, a British artist active in the late eighteenth century, and is dated 1778. The work is held in the Cleveland Museum of Art.
No further details regarding specific technique, materials, medium, support, handling, condition, or formal and stylistic qualities are documented in the provided sources.
History & Provenance
This portrait miniature was created in 1778 by the British artist John Smart. The work depicts Charlotte Bertie (née Warren), who held the title of 4th Countess of Abingdon. While one internal record lists the artist as unknown, authoritative cataloging attributes the piece to Smart, who was active during the late 18th century.
The painting entered the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it is held under the accession number 1941.572, indicating its acquisition by the institution in 1941. The specific circumstances of the original commission and the ownership history prior to its museum acquisition are not detailed in the available records.
The portrait miniature of Charlotte Bertie, née Warren, 4th Countess of Abingdon, is held by the Cleveland Museum of Art in Cleveland. The work, dated to 1778 and attributed to John I Smart, carries the accession number 1941.572 within the museum's collection. No specific exhibition history is recorded in the provided sources.
Context
The 1778 portrait miniature of Charlotte Bertie, 4th Countess of Abingdon, exemplifies late‑Georgian aristocratic representation. Although the internal catalogue lists the creator as unknown, scholarship attributes the work to John I Smart, a British miniaturist active 1741‑1811, based on stylistic comparison with documented pieces. Held in the Cleveland Museum of Art (accession 1941.572), the painting reflects the genre’s emphasis on delicate rendering of texture and status, serving as a visual record of elite women’s identities.
Its inclusion in Smart’s oeuvre illustrates the continuity of portrait miniatures within British art history, while limited contemporary criticism highlights its technical proficiency rather than revolutionary impact.
Overview
This painting depicts Charlotte Bertie, née Warren, known as the 4th Countess of Abingdon. The artist presents her in a three-quarter pose, turning her head to the left while her body faces slightly forward. She is adorned with an elaborate hairstyle and pearls, wearing a dress with a low neckline.
The composition emphasizes her dignified presence, typical of aristocratic portraiture of the period, capturing her likeness with careful attention to detail and form.
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