Portrait of Catherine Packwood,Verdmont
Enjoy the intriguing stories behind Trust Treasures. Catherine Packwood’s portrait hangs in the parlour at Verdmont and is not a flattering one, especially compared to her sisters. Painted by her brother-in-law, John Green, Catherine is shown as rosy checked, with excessive detail to her double chin, her clothing lacks glamour and her shoulders are non-existent. The question arises: Why produce such a piece? Had she fallen out of favour with him? Was this his 19th century form of retribution?
