FRANCES, DUCHESS OF RICHMOND
Engraved by J.Thomson after Sir Peter Lely
Published London 1819 by John Bell
in "La Belle Assemble, or Bell's Court and Fashionable Magazine Addressed Particularly to the Ladies"
A fine stipple engraved portrait of Frances Stewart, Duchess of Richmond who famously refused to be a mistress to Charles II. Dated in the plate.
Bell's popular monthly magazine was primarily concerned with ladies fashion but also set out to revere women of distinction throughout history.
Fine condition other than minor age blemishes, free of repairs or restoration.
Approx. 9" x 5.5" (225mm x 140mm) overall. Portrait and title area as depicted approx. 6" x 5"(160mm x 120mm)
A GENUINE ANTIQUE PRINT GUARANTEED OVER 190 YEARS OLD FROM LINDISFARNE PRINTS
T36315
