| Method | Copper engraving |
| Artist | after William Marshall |
| Published | Pub Feb 1.1798 by WRichardson No. 31 Strand |
| Dimensions | Image 124 x 64 mm, Plate 142 x 85 mm, Sheet 247 x 158 mm |
| Notes |
A bust portrait of Lettice, Viscountess of Falkland, within an oval wreath, wearing a black widow's dress, holding a book, and underneath her portrait are two putti flanking a coat of arms with "In Domino quies", and a skull, as well as the mount Calvary and mount Tabor. Lettice (née Morison), Viscountess Falkland (c. 1612-1646) was the wife of Lucius Cary, 2nd Viscount Falkland (1610 - 1643), who was an English author and politician. A famous cavalier, Cary fought on the side of the Royalists during the English Civil War, and fell at the First Battle of Newbury. William Marshall (1617 - 1649) was a British engraver, and one of the most prolific engravers of the Caroline era. Marshall produced some 250 prints during his career, around half of his prints are portraits, and a large proportion of the rest are title pages. after O'Donoghue 2 Condition: Excellent impression with wide margins. Minor surface dirt built-up to edges of the plate. |
| Framing | unmounted |
| Price | £45.00 |
| Stock ID | 46902 |