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The Environs of London
… Dec. 11, 1703." This was a nephew of the dwarf: he copied Lely, who was his master, happily; but chiefly practised …
A History of the County of Middlesex
… recent date. 655 The queen, inspired no doubt by Lely's paintings of the beauties of the court of Charles II, … Pepys, Diary, 24 July 1665. It was about this time that Lely, commissioned by the Duchess of York, painted all the …
A History of the County of Middlesex
… Restoration period are wellknown, and the collection of Lely's 'Beauties,' now in the 'King's State Bedchamber,' is …
Old and New London
… of the beautiful Duchess of Cleveland, by Sir Peter Lely; and the mansion of the late Earl De Grey, afterwards …
Historical Account of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
… an original picture of Mr. Rawlett, drawn by Sir Peter Lely, which he saw at the parsonage-house at Lanchester, in …
A History of the County of Wiltshire
… five paintings, one reputed a portrait of Nell Gwyn by Lely, were found behind the panelling of an upper room. These …
Office-Holders in Modern Britain
… general rule, made by lord chamberlain's warrant. In 1660 Lely was appointed 'Limner and Picture Drawer', being … officer received a gold chain and medal. 7 1660 20 June Lely, P. 1681 23 Apr. Riley, J. 1684 30 June Verrio, A. 1689 …
Survey of London
… Walton to expose to sale, at the Banqueting house, Sir P. Lely's collection of pictures, at nine in the morning, and …
Old and New London
… too, may be seen portraits of Charles II. (by Sir Peter Lely), Sir Isaac Newton, Sir Hans Sloane, and Sir Robert …
Survey of London
… have been the one said to have been the work of Sir Peter Lely, a but these adornments may of course have been …