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1. Modern-elegance [graphic] : a portrait.
- Creator:
- Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker.
- Published / Created:
- 1795 May 22
- Call Number:
- Auchincloss Gillray v. 8
- Image Count:
- 1
- Abstract:
- A lady sits in an armchair, her head titled back to the side so that she can see her reflection in the large mirror on the wall behind her. She wears a loose high-waisted dress, giving the appearance of pregnancy, her full figure and large breasts are well-defined. She is wearing gloves and a turban adorned with ostrich feathers. Long locks of hair escaped from the turban, and she holds a fan in her right hand. Beneath the chair is a patterned carpet.
- Description:
- Printmaker from British Museum catalogue. and Title etched below image.
- Publisher:
- H. Humphrey, No. 37 New Bond Street
- Subject (Name):
- Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership., Bury, Charlotte Campbell,--Lady,--1775-1861--Caricatures and cartoons., Harvey, Francis--Ownership., and Humphrey, Hannah, active 1774-1817, publisher.
- Subject (Topic):
- Clothing & dress--England--1790-1800.
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Modern-elegance [graphic] : a portrait.