Family Art History
Adrian Vanson (Netherlandish, active 1581 - 1602)
Of Flemish origins, Vanson worked in Edinburgh as a court painter from 1584. He was one of a number of French and Netherlandish artists, craftsmen and merchants living in the city. Vanson produced many portraits of members of the court; in 1585 Vanson was admitted as burgess of Edinburgh for his services to the city. He was the father of the artist Adam de Colone. Was he also one of Yvette's ancestors....?
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Attributed to Adrian Vanson.
Lady Agnes Douglas, Countess of Argyll, about 1574 - 1607. Wife of the 7th Earl of Argyll More information can be found on the National Galleries Scotland website here
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French Influences
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Yvette's French great grandfather on the Vanson side (her Father's father) was a Sevres artist and produced this beautiful vase which she has in her possession....
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Yvette's other French great grandfather on her Father's mother's side was a Hartwig and produced this wonderful drawing...
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Yvette’s father studied jewellery design from the age of 13 and at 18 won the Prix d’Honneur for his 3rd year art course in 1932, together with the Silver Medal from the City of Paris. He went on the work at Cartier in Bond Street for many decades, as salesman and then in production working alongside Jean Jacques Cartier. He was asked to stock and run the Cartier Boutique in Albemarle Street, making jewellery available for prices under £10,000. It was a big success.
Her sister Louise trained in theatre design then became a BBC designer for many years. She later started a prop-making venture with her husband. Keir Lusby Props was a highly acclaimed company from 1974 to 2011. They later won an outstanding achievement award from the Royal Film and Television Society.
Her sister Louise trained in theatre design then became a BBC designer for many years. She later started a prop-making venture with her husband. Keir Lusby Props was a highly acclaimed company from 1974 to 2011. They later won an outstanding achievement award from the Royal Film and Television Society.
