Charles Jervas

Charles Jervas (1675–1739) was an Irish art collector, linguist and painter.

Also recorded as Charles Jervaise; Charles Jerves; Charles Gervais; Charles Jarvis; Charles Gervase; Charles Jervais.

Charles Jervas in brief

Born
1675
Died
1739
Known for
art collector, linguist, painter and translator
Place of birth
Dublin
Contents

Overview

Born at Dublin in 1675, died at London in 1739.

In detail

the recorded working language is Spanish and English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Dublin and London. Positions recorded include court painter.

Work by Charles Jervas is recorded in the collections of Nationalmuseum, National Galleries Scotland, Dulwich Picture Gallery, Hermitage Museum and National Portrait Gallery.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Charles Jervas”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q728482: Charles Jervas

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