Portrait miniature, watercolour on ivory, Sir Walter Raleigh (1552?-1618) attributed to Henry Pierce Bone (Islington 1779 – 1855). Oval. Head and shoulders portrait of a man, turned slightly to the right, gazing at the spectator, wearing a lavishly embroidered surcoat, white doublet, ruff, black hat with feathers. Dark eyes, dark hair and beard, pale xomplexion. Light grey stippled background, lit from the right.
Marks & inscriptions: Back of portrait: 12 Sir W Raleigh by Bone
Provenance: Gift from Sir Charles Philips Trevelyan 3rd Bt
Object description
Type: Watercolour miniature
Location: Wallington Hall, Northumberland
Material: Ivory, Watercolour paint, Brass, Glass and Card
Artist: attributed to Henry Pierce Bone (1779 – 1855)
Date: Unknown
Image Details
Date: 11 September 2026
Camera body: iPhone Xs
Lens: Wide Camera 26mm ƒ/1.8
Focal Length: 26mm
Aperture: ƒ/1.8
Shutter Speed: 1/23s
ISO: 800
Licensing: Image of a National Trust asset. This image cannot be licensed.