The Hon. Mrs Damer, 1787: 2314.9

Materials used in production

White bodycolour
Watercolour
Black chalk
Red chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Black and red chalk, with stump, watercolour and white highlights on paper, laid down (chalk or watercolour applied verso)

Inscription or legends present

• Text: 9.
• Location: Album sheet, recto, upper right
• Method of creation: Ink

• Text: The Honbl- Mrs Damer. Original Study 1787 / a whole-length at work as a sculptress done for the Duke of Richmond, who took me / to her House in Sackville Street. / She was widow of John, Son of Lord Milton / and was Ann only Daughters of Henry-Seymour-Conway / brother to the marquiss of Herford. Not. She also played in the Dukes of Richmonds / Theatricals.
• Location: Album sheet, recto, lower right
• Method of creation: Black ink

References and bibliographic entries

• John Downman 1750-1824; Landscape, figure studies and portraits of 'Distinguished persons' page(s): 81

Identification numbers

Accession number: 2314.9
Primary reference Number: 15329
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Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints