McArdell, James, approximately 1729-1765, printmaker, publisher
Published / Created:
[1754]
Call Number:
Folio 75 P839 800 v. 3 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Portraits of ladies in mezzotint.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Portrait, three-quarter length seated on a plain wooden chair directed slightly to left, head tilted to shoulder and looking to right distance, hair up, with a crucifix on a ribbon around her neck, wearing a dress with large embroidered sleeves and lacing across the bodice, holding a letter in both hands."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title and state from: Smith, J.C. British mezzotinto portraits., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., Sitter identified as Miss Lewis by previous owner., Mounted on leaf numbered 10 in an album of 50 prints: sheet 60 x 47 cm., and Bound in full red levant by Lloyd Wallis & Lloyd. For further information consult library staff.
Publisher:
Publish'd by J. McArdell according to act of Parliament 1754, & sold at [the] Golden Head in Covent Garden
