| Method | Mezzotint |
| Artist | William Dickinson after Reverend Matthew William Peters |
| Published | London, Publish'd March 1st. 1778, by W. Dickinson No. 20, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, & T: Watson No. 142, New Bond Street. |
| Dimensions | Image 334 x 279 mm, Plate 380 x 297 mm, Sheet 385 x 305 mm |
| Notes |
A half length portrait of Lady Charlotte Bertie in oval frame looking up and playing a lyre. Lady Charlotte Bertie, also known as Georgiana Charlotte (1764-1838) was the daughter of Peregrine, the 3rd Duke of Ancaster. She married George Cholmondeley, the Earl and later Marquess of Cholomondeley in 1791. In 1795 Charlotte became a Lady of the Bedchamber to the Princess of Wales, Caroline of Brunswick. William Dickinson (1746 - 1823). Mezzotinter, began his career with Bowles and was awarded premium of Society of Arts in 1767. In 1773 he set up as his own publisher and from1779-81 in partnership with Thomas Watson, in 1797 went bankrupt, and emigrated to Paris where he died in 1823. Matthew William Peters (1742-1814) was a painter and, later, Chaplain to the Prince Regent. He has shown himself at the age of 16 having his portrait painted by Robert West, his master at the Royal Dublin Society Schools. Peters became known for his portraits and his somewhat salacious images of women but he eventually gave up painting and entered the Church. Chaloner Smith 8 ii/ii, O'Donoghue 2, Lennox - Boyd ii/ii. Ex. Col.: Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd Condition: Trimmed to plate to bottom edge. Crease across upper left corner of sheet. Rubbing to image on sitters dress and hair. |
| Framing | mounted |
| Price | £600.00 |
| Stock ID | 21935 |