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Thomas Fermor, 1st Earl of Pomfret and Henrietta Louisa, Countess of Pomfret, c
1216665 Thomas Fermor, 1st Earl of Pomfret and Henrietta Louisa, Countess of Pomfret, c.1750 (oil on canvas) by Bardwell, Thomas (1704-67); 216x124 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Thomas Fermor (1698-1753) succeeded as 2nd Baron Leominster in 1711 and was created Earl of Pomfret in 1721. He was Master of Horse to Queen Caroline from 1727 to 1737. He married Henrietta Louisa Jeffreys (1703-1761) in 1720. This portrait of the couple in peers robes may have been painted to commemorate thirty years of married life and the parchment he is handing to her would have been the marriage settlement. After the death of her husband, Lady Pomfret bought the celebrated Arundel marbles from her son and presented them to the University of Oxford in 1755. Around 1757, she built a large town house in Arlington Street, designed by Sanderson Miller in the Gothic style. The frame was designed for Pomfret House.); eAshmolean Museum; English, out of copyright
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Thomas Fermor, 1st Earl of Pomfret and Henrietta Louisa, Countess of Pomfret - A Portrait of Love and Legacy
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. This portrait captures the essence of Thomas Fermor, 1st Earl of Pomfret, and his beloved wife Henrietta Louisa. Painted by Thomas Bardwell in 1750, this oil on canvas masterpiece now resides in the Ashmolean Museum at the University of Oxford. The couple is depicted in their majestic peers robes, symbolizing their noble status. It is believed that this painting was commissioned to commemorate thirty years of their blissful marriage. The parchment being handed from Thomas to Henrietta represents their marriage settlement – a testament to their enduring love and commitment. Following her husband's passing, Lady Pomfret made significant contributions to both art and academia. She acquired the renowned Arundel marbles from her son and generously presented them to the University of Oxford in 1755. Additionally, she constructed an impressive Gothic-style townhouse on Arlington Street around 1757. This remarkable frame surrounding the portrait was specifically designed for Pomfret House – a testament to Lady Pomfret's refined taste and dedication to preserving her family's legacy. Through this enchanting image captured by Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, we are transported back in time to witness not only a loving couple but also individuals who left an indelible mark on history through their patronage and devotion.
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