Description: This is one of my favorites because of the known history!! Antique engraving of Mrs. Peter Beckford (Louisa Beckford nee Pitt born in 1754) by Fred Bromley. The original portrait was painted by Joshua Reynolds and depicts Louisa, who was reportedly of a delicate constitution, making a libation (a drink-offering) to the Greek goddess of health, Hygeia, whose emblem was a snake. At the time the portrait was painted Louisa Beckford was having a passionate affair with her husband’s cousin, William Thomas Beckford (1760 - 1844). It is thought that the sittings were probably planned by an infatuated Louisa as a means of seeing William when he was in London. There is a description and note on the back in French with dates of 1773. 19h x 16w Disclaimer: Nothing major other than some light foxing to the engraving and minor chips that can be touched up to the frame.
Price: 175 USD
Location: Weston, Connecticut
End Time: 2024-12-21T01:23:18.000Z
Shipping Cost: 20 USD
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Artist: Fred Bromley, Joshua Reynolds
Signed By: Fred Bromley
Image Orientation: Portrait
Size: Medium
Signed: Yes
Period: Neoclassicism/Romantism (1770-1840)
Material: Ink, Paper
Item Length: 19 in
Framing: Framed
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Region of Origin: England
Subject: Women, Portrait, Love, Mythology
Type: Print
Year of Production: 1773
Theme: History, Art, Community Life, Domestic & Family Life, Glamor, Love, Mythological, People, Portrait, Royalty
Style: Portraiture
Features: One of a Kind (OOAK)
Production Technique: Engraving
Country/Region of Manufacture: England
Culture: English
Item Width: 16 in
Handmade: Yes
Time Period Produced: 1750-1799
