Edward Progers (1621-1713) courtier; Groom of the Bedchamber to King Charles II

Location

Country: UK
City: London
Place: Government Art Collection

Peter Lely was born in Westphalia in Germany. He studied in Haarlem under Pieter de Grebber, becoming a Master of the Haarlem Guild in 1637. He relocated to England in 1641, where he succeeded Sir Antony Van Dyck as Principal Painter to Charles II. Lely presided over a large studio and employed several assistants. He frequently painted only the head of the sitter himself, before passing the work to an assistant to complete. The work of his assistants is often mistakenly attributed to Lely himself. He was knighted in 1680, shortly before his death that year. At the time of his death, over 100 canvases remained in his studio, many copies executed by assistants. His assistants also produced independent work in the style of their master.

People

Edward Progers (1621 - 1713)

Places

Subjects

groom, male portrait, 18th century costume, lace jabot

Materials & Techniques

engraving

Artist

Sir Peter Lely (1618 - 1680)
Sylvester Harding (1745 - 1809)
Scheneker

Title

Edward Progers (1621-1713) courtier; Groom of the Bedchamber to King Charles II

Date

published 6 April 1793

Medium

Engraving

Acquisition

Purchased from F B Daniell & Son, February 1958

GAC number

4531