Returning to the studio a week later, Christiaan wrote in his uniquely Anglo-Dutch French that ‘Lilly ne m’a pas encore donné sa recepte pour le pastel, parce que je ne l’ay trouver chez lui depuis, ou bien s’il estoit, there was a Lady sitting.’ He finally succeeded in getting Lely to discuss his pastel technique on 13 July and visited the man who made his chalks a few days later, going on to describe the process in great detail, noting that the finished colours were carefully made so that ‘it is easy to write with these sticks on paper, and they never become hard.’ He concluded by telling Constantijn that in addition to talking about his own drawing technique, ‘Lilly showed me his Italian drawings which are all exquisite.’ He noted that Lely restricted the use of colour to the face alone, using it very lightly, and described the paper he used as ‘un peu griastre’, which probably simply meant somewhat neutral in tone. The scientist Christiaan Huygens (like Peter Lely, a Dutchman), who was in London in 1663, took the opportunity of going to Lely’s studio and described his visit on 22 June to his brother Constantijn, when he was especially impressed by the artist’s portrait drawings, asking him about his methods and materials. Lely’s technique in such drawings appears to have been novel to his contemporaries, even to the extent of having to have his chalks specially made to his requirements. All too often, only the faintest suggestion of such modelling survives. This sheet, by contrast, has survived remarkably well, having suffered very little fading or abrasion: the white highlights that animate the drawing, enhancing both the textural contrasts and the strong sense of chiaroscuro, are as well preserved as one could hope. This may account for the fact that so few have survived, for most will have faded away after sustained exposure to light. Shortly after his death in 1680, his executor Roger North listed the contents of his studio, prior to an auction, and recorded a group of such drawings, which he described as ‘Craions’, noting that they were ‘in Ebony Frames’, which suggests that they were accorded the status of paintings and hung as such. It also accentuates the greens of lawns with its neutral surface shade.Among Sir Peter Lely’s most beautiful and rarest works are his highly finished, signed portrait drawings, which he made as independent works of art. It can be used to cover up utilities in lawns, yards, or landscapes. This natural-looking rock can also be placed over wells, pipes, pump, sprinkler valves, and other fixtures to block them from sight, thus enhancing the aesthetic of the terrain. Polymer-made, these rocks have two stakes included so that they are anchored to the ground and remain upright even against extreme thunderstorms and intense gushes of wind. It has a high-density resin construction that displays a very sturdy and realistic-looking structure. ![]() Each artificial rock is durable and resilient, as it is able to withstand extreme weather conditions. ![]() With dimensions of 14.75" x 19.5" x 14.5" (height x length x width), this plastic rock is easy to install and lightweight- pick it up and place it anywhere in your landscape. It’s natural-looking exterior also has a realistic texture that will add a feel of authenticity to your lawn. Enhance your yard’s appeal with an EMSCO landscape rock! With its natural color, this artificial rock has a natural appearance that blends well with gardens, lawns, and landscapes.
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