Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
John Dixon, ca. 1740–1811, Irish

after Sir Joshua Reynolds, 1723–1792, British

Published by William Wynne Ryland, 1732–1783, British
Title:
Nelly O'Brien (Lady Mary O'Brien)
Date:
1774
Materials & Techniques:
Mezzotint on moderately thick, slightly textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 19 13/16 × 13 7/8 inches (50.4 × 35.3 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, on back, lower center: "Lady Mary O'Brien | (Nelly O'Brien)"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.12918
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
solemn | thoughtful | braids | sitting | portrait | drapery | dress | cloak | mantle | cape | urn | hair | tassel | profile | woman | noblewoman | embroidery
Associated Places:
Europe | United Kingdom | Scotland | Orkney
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:38599