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In 1680, when Charles Talbot was 20, it was reported by the Dowager Countess of Sunderland that he had a 'blemish on one eye, that 'tis offensive to look upon it'. This was later removed and, although his eyesight was saved, he wore an eyepatch (this does not appear in known portraits).
The sculpture in the background possibly depicts a Vestal Virgin, but it is not clear why she is shown.
National Trust, Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum and Village
near Chippenham
Title
Charles Talbot (1660–1718), Duke and 12th Earl of Shrewsbury, KG
Date
c.1715
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 125.5 x W 100.5 cm
Accession number
996323
Acquisition method
gift from Matilda Theresa Talbot (formerly Gilchrist-Clark), 1948
Work type
Painting