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20230625_zia_c218_029 June 25, 2023, Compton Verney, Warwickshire, United Kingdom: A rare 17th century British painting featuring a black woman will remain in the U.K. in recognition of its â??outstanding significanceâ? for the study of race and gender in 17th-century Britain.An anonymous artistâ??s portrait of two women â?? one black and one white, who are depicted as companions and equals with similar dress, hair and jewellery â?? has been bought by the Compton Verney gallery in Warwickshire after funds were raised for its acquisition..The work of art, titled Allegorical Painting of Two Ladies, dates from around 1650, anf appears to be an artistic critique of the use of cosmetics..Each womanâ??s face is covered in curious beauty patches which the paintingâ??s inscription condemns as a sin of pride..Wearers of such patches or spots â?? made of silk or velvet â?? often used them to hide imperfections or signs of disease. The white subject wears black patches of various shapes and the black sitter has white ones..The painting was at risk of permanently leaving the UK after it was auctioned in Shropshire in 2021 and sold for £220,000 after intense interest bumped its price up froan estimate of between £2,000 and £4,000. A temporary stop meant the buyer could not take the painting abroad without allowing a UK institution to acquire it was placed on the artwork by the Reviewing Committee on the Export of Works of Art and Objects of Cultural Interest..They noted: â??The depiction of a black female sitter in a 1650s painting was highly unusual â?¦ inviting important debate about race and gender during the period.â?.The unidentified owner had intended to take the painting overseas unless a UK buyer could be found..The oil on canvas measuring 640 x 750mm, was unknown to scholars until discovered as part of the estate of the sixth Lord Kenyon. It has been now acquired by Compton Verney for more than £300,000, using £154,60

20230625_zia_c218_030 June 25, 2023, Compton Verney, Warwickshire, United Kingdom: A rare 17th century British painting featuring a black woman will remain in the U.K. in recognition of its â??outstanding significanceâ? for the study of race and gender in 17th-century Britain.An anonymous artistâ??s portrait of two women â?? one black and one white, who are depicted as companions and equals with similar dress, hair and jewellery â?? has been bought by the Compton Verney gallery in Warwickshire after funds were raised for its acquisition..The work of art, titled Allegorical Painting of Two Ladies, dates from around 1650, anf appears to be an artistic critique of the use of cosmetics..Each womanâ??s face is covered in curious beauty patches which the paintingâ??s inscription condemns as a sin of pride..Wearers of such patches or spots â?? made of silk or velvet â?? often used them to hide imperfections or signs of disease. The white subject wears black patches of various shapes and the black sitter has white ones..The painting was at risk of permanently leaving the UK after it was auctioned in Shropshire in 2021 and sold for £220,000 after intense interest bumped its price up froan estimate of between £2,000 and £4,000. A temporary stop meant the buyer could not take the painting abroad without allowing a UK institution to acquire it was placed on the artwork by the Reviewing Committee on the Export of Works of Art and Objects of Cultural Interest..They noted: â??The depiction of a black female sitter in a 1650s painting was highly unusual â?¦ inviting important debate about race and gender during the period.â?.The unidentified owner had intended to take the painting overseas unless a UK buyer could be found..The oil on canvas measuring 640 x 750mm, was unknown to scholars until discovered as part of the estate of the sixth Lord Kenyon. It has been now acquired by Compton Verney for more than £300,000, using £154,60

20230625_zia_c218_025 June 25, 2023, Compton Verney, Warwickshire, United Kingdom: A rare 17th century British painting featuring a black woman will remain in the U.K. in recognition of its â??outstanding significanceâ? for the study of race and gender in 17th-century Britain.An anonymous artistâ??s portrait of two women â?? one black and one white, who are depicted as companions and equals with similar dress, hair and jewellery â?? has been bought by the Compton Verney gallery in Warwickshire after funds were raised for its acquisition..The work of art, titled Allegorical Painting of Two Ladies, dates from around 1650, anf appears to be an artistic critique of the use of cosmetics..Each womanâ??s face is covered in curious beauty patches which the paintingâ??s inscription condemns as a sin of pride..Wearers of such patches or spots â?? made of silk or velvet â?? often used them to hide imperfections or signs of disease. The white subject wears black patches of various shapes and the black sitter has white ones..The painting was at risk of permanently leaving the UK after it was auctioned in Shropshire in 2021 and sold for £220,000 after intense interest bumped its price up froan estimate of between £2,000 and £4,000. A temporary stop meant the buyer could not take the painting abroad without allowing a UK institution to acquire it was placed on the artwork by the Reviewing Committee on the Export of Works of Art and Objects of Cultural Interest..They noted: â??The depiction of a black female sitter in a 1650s painting was highly unusual â?¦ inviting important debate about race and gender during the period.â?.The unidentified owner had intended to take the painting overseas unless a UK buyer could be found..The oil on canvas measuring 640 x 750mm, was unknown to scholars until discovered as part of the estate of the sixth Lord Kenyon. It has been now acquired by Compton Verney for more than £300,000, using £154,60

20230625_zia_c218_026 June 25, 2023, Compton Verney, Warwickshire, United Kingdom: A rare 17th century British painting featuring a black woman will remain in the U.K. in recognition of its â??outstanding significanceâ? for the study of race and gender in 17th-century Britain.An anonymous artistâ??s portrait of two women â?? one black and one white, who are depicted as companions and equals with similar dress, hair and jewellery â?? has been bought by the Compton Verney gallery in Warwickshire after funds were raised for its acquisition..The work of art, titled Allegorical Painting of Two Ladies, dates from around 1650, anf appears to be an artistic critique of the use of cosmetics..Each womanâ??s face is covered in curious beauty patches which the paintingâ??s inscription condemns as a sin of pride..Wearers of such patches or spots â?? made of silk or velvet â?? often used them to hide imperfections or signs of disease. The white subject wears black patches of various shapes and the black sitter has white ones..The painting was at risk of permanently leaving the UK after it was auctioned in Shropshire in 2021 and sold for £220,000 after intense interest bumped its price up froan estimate of between £2,000 and £4,000. A temporary stop meant the buyer could not take the painting abroad without allowing a UK institution to acquire it was placed on the artwork by the Reviewing Committee on the Export of Works of Art and Objects of Cultural Interest..They noted: â??The depiction of a black female sitter in a 1650s painting was highly unusual â?¦ inviting important debate about race and gender during the period.â?.The unidentified owner had intended to take the painting overseas unless a UK buyer could be found..The oil on canvas measuring 640 x 750mm, was unknown to scholars until discovered as part of the estate of the sixth Lord Kenyon. It has been now acquired by Compton Verney for more than £300,000, using £154,60

20230625_zia_c218_027 June 25, 2023, Compton Verney, Warwickshire, United Kingdom: A rare 17th century British painting featuring a black woman will remain in the U.K. in recognition of its â??outstanding significanceâ? for the study of race and gender in 17th-century Britain.An anonymous artistâ??s portrait of two women â?? one black and one white, who are depicted as companions and equals with similar dress, hair and jewellery â?? has been bought by the Compton Verney gallery in Warwickshire after funds were raised for its acquisition..The work of art, titled Allegorical Painting of Two Ladies, dates from around 1650, anf appears to be an artistic critique of the use of cosmetics..Each womanâ??s face is covered in curious beauty patches which the paintingâ??s inscription condemns as a sin of pride..Wearers of such patches or spots â?? made of silk or velvet â?? often used them to hide imperfections or signs of disease. The white subject wears black patches of various shapes and the black sitter has white ones..The painting was at risk of permanently leaving the UK after it was auctioned in Shropshire in 2021 and sold for £220,000 after intense interest bumped its price up froan estimate of between £2,000 and £4,000. A temporary stop meant the buyer could not take the painting abroad without allowing a UK institution to acquire it was placed on the artwork by the Reviewing Committee on the Export of Works of Art and Objects of Cultural Interest..They noted: â??The depiction of a black female sitter in a 1650s painting was highly unusual â?¦ inviting important debate about race and gender during the period.â?.The unidentified owner had intended to take the painting overseas unless a UK buyer could be found..The oil on canvas measuring 640 x 750mm, was unknown to scholars until discovered as part of the estate of the sixth Lord Kenyon. It has been now acquired by Compton Verney for more than £300,000, using £154,60

20230625_zia_c218_028 June 25, 2023, Compton Verney, Warwickshire, United Kingdom: A rare 17th century British painting featuring a black woman will remain in the U.K. in recognition of its â??outstanding significanceâ? for the study of race and gender in 17th-century Britain.An anonymous artistâ??s portrait of two women â?? one black and one white, who are depicted as companions and equals with similar dress, hair and jewellery â?? has been bought by the Compton Verney gallery in Warwickshire after funds were raised for its acquisition..The work of art, titled Allegorical Painting of Two Ladies, dates from around 1650, anf appears to be an artistic critique of the use of cosmetics..Each womanâ??s face is covered in curious beauty patches which the paintingâ??s inscription condemns as a sin of pride..Wearers of such patches or spots â?? made of silk or velvet â?? often used them to hide imperfections or signs of disease. The white subject wears black patches of various shapes and the black sitter has white ones..The painting was at risk of permanently leaving the UK after it was auctioned in Shropshire in 2021 and sold for £220,000 after intense interest bumped its price up froan estimate of between £2,000 and £4,000. A temporary stop meant the buyer could not take the painting abroad without allowing a UK institution to acquire it was placed on the artwork by the Reviewing Committee on the Export of Works of Art and Objects of Cultural Interest..They noted: â??The depiction of a black female sitter in a 1650s painting was highly unusual â?¦ inviting important debate about race and gender during the period.â?.The unidentified owner had intended to take the painting overseas unless a UK buyer could be found..The oil on canvas measuring 640 x 750mm, was unknown to scholars until discovered as part of the estate of the sixth Lord Kenyon. It has been now acquired by Compton Verney for more than £300,000, using £154,60