Bring the drama of 18th Century England to your home with this Antique Portrait of the Duchess of Devonshire by Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788)! Georgiana Cavendish was a celebrity in her time after marrying the 5th Duke of Devonshire at the age of 17. Her life as Duchess was filled with excitement and public intrigue. This Aquatint Etching was created by Robert Graves ins 1870 after the original painting. An excellent conversation starter!
Collector's Notes:
"Painted by Thos Gainsborough R.A." "Engraved by Robt. Graves A.R.A." "London, Published Feb 24th 1870 by Henry Graves & Co. the Proprietors, Publishers to the Queen_6 Pall Mall." "Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire" "From the original Picture in the possession of The Viscountess Clifden" written at the bottom of the print.
Original painting by Thomas Gainsborough, English (1727-1788)
Thomas Gainsborough was born in Sudbury, Suffolk to a family of wool manufacturers. He trained in London, and later moved to Bath where he did many portraits of his clients. He was primarily a portrait and landscape painter with Reynolds (his main rival), the leading portrait painter in England in the late 18th century. His style features feathery brushwork and rich sense of color. He was a founding member of the Royal Academy and became a favorite painter of George III.
Georgiana Cavendish Duchess of Devonshire (1757-1806) was the leader of the Whig society and a prominent figure in the late 18th-century British society, known for her beauty, political influence, and complex personal life. She married the 5th Duke of Devonshire at the age of seventeen and became a celebrated socialite, fashion icon, and writer. Her life was marked by both public acclaim and personal struggles, including a tumultuous marriage, gambling debts.
Condition: Good
Expected wear for age; Some spots visible and darkening of paper consistent with age; Not examined outside of frame. Inspect images and video.
Overall Size: 29" x 22"
