Unknown woman, half length facing front, wearing pearl earrings and a dress with lace collar, her hair placed high with pearls entwined and a long veil which hangs to the left of her head and falls over her shoulder
Printmaker: Unknown
History note: From the collections of Thomas Thane (1782-1846) [Lugt 811 with the date Dec 1818); and Sir W. Lawson; sold at his sale (Sotheby's) 14 March 1907, lot 936
Bought from the Perceval Fund with the aid of a donation from Louis C. G. Clarke, M.A.
Method of acquisition: Bought (1947)
18th Century
Circa
1750
-
Circa
1800
Accession number: P.352-1947
Primary reference Number: 168171
Lugt: 811
Russell (Chaloner Smith): 175b (Eng. not ascertained: Class III)
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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