Item details
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Acquisition
Fairfax Murray Gift, 1911
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Accession number
DPG568
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Artist description
John Riley
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Date
c.1680
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Dimensions
76.1 x 64.4 cm
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Inscription
Inscribed top left: W.m CHIFFINCH
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Materials
Oil on canvas
William Chiffinch (c.1602-88) succeeded his brother Thomas as a page of His Majesty's Bedchamber and Keeper of his private closet in 1666; MP 1685-87; his influence at Court was incalculable as he humoured the private wishes of Charles II. as Keeper of the King's Jewels and of His Majesty's Closet in 1666.
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