A Space of Their Own

Susan Penelope Rosse

Selected Works

An oval shaped portrait in profile view of a light-skinned woman with long, curled brown hair in an updo. She wears a yellow dress with slightly scalloped sleeves, and looks out at the viewer with a serious expression.

A Woman, presumably a Self-portrait

ca. 1680
Susan Penelope Rosse, A Woman, presumably a Self-portrait, ca. 1680. Watercolour on vellum put down on a leaf from a table-book, 8 x 6.4 cm. Victoria and Albert Museum
Victoria and Albert Museum

A round portrait of a young woman with very light skin, pink lips, and curly brown hair in an updo. She wears a yellow dress witha blue sleeve and looks directly out at the viewer.

Louise Renée de Penancoet de Keroualle, Duchess of Portsmouth

ca. 1682-1685
Susan Penelope Rosse, Louise Renée de Penancoet de Keroualle, Duchess of Portsmouth, ca. 1682-1685. Watercolour on vellum put down on pasteboard, 2.3 x 1.9 cm. Victoria and Albert Museum
Victoria and Albert Museum

An oval shaped portrait of a light-skinned man with long, curly gray hair past his shoulders, blue eyes, and a prominent nose. He wears silver armor with a blue sash, and has a large white collar under his chin.

James II

ca. 1685
Susan Penelope Rosse, James II, ca. 1685. Watercolor on vellum, 3 x 2.6 cm. Royal Collection Trust
Royal Collection Trust

An oval portrait of a light-skinned woman with pale blonde or gray hair in a large updo. Her clothing is white and pink, with a draped neckline.

Mrs. Pru Phillips

ca. 1690
Susan Penelope Rosse, Mrs. Pru Phillips, ca. 1690. Watercolour on vellum put down on a leaf from a table-book,7.5 x 5.9 cm. Victoria and Albert Museum
Victoria and Albert Museum

An oval-shaped portrait of a light-skinned woman with brown hair swept back from her face, with a yellow cloth or veil draped over the top and back of her head. She wears a bright blue dress with a wide neckline, and no jewelry.

Portrait of a Lady, called Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough

ca. 1690–95
Susan Penelope Rosse, Portrait of a Lady, called Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough, ca. 1690–95. Watercolor on vellum laid on card with gessoed back, 8.3 x 6.8 cm. Royal Collection Trust
Royal Collection Trust

An oval portrait of a light-skinned man with long, dark-blonde curly hair past his shoulders and a round face. He is wearing silver armor and a large white lacy collar, and is looking to his right out of the corners of his eyes.

Unknown Man

ca. 1695
Susan Penelope Rosse, Unknown Man, ca. 1695. Watercolour on vellum put down on a leaf from a table-book, 2.8 x 2.4 cm. Victoria and Albert Museum
Victoria and Albert Museum