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Gustavus Hamilton, Second Viscount Boyne, in Masquerade Costume, 1730-31 (pastel on paper
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Gustavus Hamilton, Second Viscount Boyne, in Masquerade Costume, 1730-31 (pastel on paper
3086904 Gustavus Hamilton, Second Viscount Boyne, in Masquerade Costume, 1730-31 (pastel on paper, laid down on canvas) by Carriera, Rosalba Giovanna (1675-1757); 56.5 x 42.9 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Gustavus Hamilton (1710-1746) Viscount Boyne of Ireland was in Venice with Edward Walpole, the second son of Whig prime minister Robert Walpole, enjoying the Carnival season. The hat, veil, and mask, worn outdoors with a black coat, is known to Venetians as the bautta and offered its wearer the advantage of anonymity. ); Italian, out of copyright
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Carnival Grand Tour Jabot Mask Masquerade Trim Veil Velvet Woman Artist Noble Rosalba
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This pastel portrait, titled "Gustavus Hamilton, Second Viscount Boyne, in Masquerade Costume" transports us back to the vibrant Carnival season of 1730-31 in Venice. Created by Italian artist Rosalba Giovanna Carriera, this artwork captures the essence of aristocratic indulgence and anonymity. In the painting, Gustavus Hamilton, an Irish nobleman visiting Venice with Edward Walpole (son of Whig prime minister Robert Walpole), is depicted wearing a bautta costume. The bautta consists of a hat, veil, and mask worn outdoors with a black coat. This ensemble allowed its wearer to revel incognito during the festivities. Carriera's attention to detail is evident in her portrayal of Gustavus Hamilton's luxurious attire. The velvet fabric drapes elegantly around his figure while fur trim adds opulence to his outfit. The artist skillfully captures the playfulness and mystery associated with masquerades through her delicate pastel strokes. This artwork not only showcases Carriera's talent but also provides insight into Venetian society during this period. It reflects the grandeur and allure of European nobility embarking on their Grand Tours across Italy. Now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, this piece serves as a reminder that art has the power to transport us through time and immerse us in different cultures and historical moments.
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