Print made by Edward Fisher, 1722–1785, Britishafter Sir Joshua Reynolds, 1723–1792, British
Title:
Lady Sarah Bunbury Sacrificing to the Graces
Date:
ca. 1766
Materials & Techniques:
Mezzotint ( 1st state ) on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 23 3/4 × 15 inches (60.3 × 38.1 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, lower center: "Lady Sarah Bunbery"; inscribed on verso in graphite lower left: "6981 (encircled) | 23/6/86"; lower right: "Fisher"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1970.3.87
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
portrait | incense | garlands | goddesses | vase | dress | flowers (plants) | tree | arches | altar | ewers | snake | women | Graces (Charites), generally three in number; 'Gratie' (Ripa) | religious and mythological subject